Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act
S. 3698118th Congress

Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act

Passed the SenateSen. Jerry Moran (R-KS)4 sections · 1 min read
Version: es · Apr 20, 2026

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act.

(a) Jurisdiction of United States District Court

Section 11–501(2)(D), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by striking substantially retarded persons and inserting persons with moderate intellectual disabilities.

(b) Jurisdiction of Superior Court

Section 11–921(a)(4)(D), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by striking substantially retarded persons and inserting persons with moderate intellectual disabilities.

(c) Jurisdiction of Family Court

Section 11–1101(a)(15), District of Columbia Official Code, is amended by striking the at least moderately mentally retarded and inserting persons with moderate intellectual disabilities.

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