S 3142·MA·senate
An Act removing the term hearing impaired from the General Laws
Passed One ChamberFiled Jun 23, 2026
Sponsor: Cynthia Stone Creem (D)
Latest Action
House: Read second and ordered to a third reading
Jun 29, 2026
Summary
The legislation removes the phrase “hearing impaired” from state statutes, updating language to reflect current disability terminology. It affects any law that currently uses the term, aiming to promote respectful and inclusive language for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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