An Act amending certain laws relative to individuals with disabilities

Summary

The Senate‑passed S.2563 amends dozens of sections of the General Laws, swapping words like “handicapped,” “disabled,” and “mentally retarded” for phrases such as “person with a disability” and “person with an intellectual or developmental disability.” The changes affect any law that mentions disability, including references to veterans, seniors, and autism, but they do not alter program benefits or create new requirements. The updates aim to modernize the legal language and reflect current best practices for respectful, person‑first terminology.

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