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Massachusetts lawmakers pass bill to scrap 'offensive language' from state's General Laws
Massachusetts lawmakers passed a bill to remove outdated and offensive language related to disabilities from the state's General Laws, replacing terms like 'handicapped' and 'disabled' with more respectful phrasing. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Pat Jehlen, updates 346 legal sections and will be signed by Gov. Maura Healey.
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