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CA AB 2026

Title: Disabilities: person-first terminology.
Author: Devon John Mathis

Summary
AB 2026, as introduced, Mathis. Disabilities: person-first terminology. Existing law makes various references to the terms “autistic children,” “developmentally disabled children,” “developmentally disabled adults,” “disabled adults,” “severely disabled children,” and “seriously emotionally disturbed children” in provisions of the Health and Safety Code and Welfare and Institutions Code.This bill would make technical changes to those terms to put the person first, and would make other technical, nonsubstantive changes.

Status
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

Bill Documents
CA AB 2026 - 02/01/24 - Introduced
02/01/24 - CA AB 2026 (02/01/24 - Introduced)

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  • Devon Mathis - R
    Assemblymember - State Assembly - CA
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