New Jersey S 2721: Implements person-first language and changes pejorative terminology referring to persons with certain disabilities or substance use disorders.

Status: Approved P.L.2017, c.131. (as of 2017-07-21)

State: New Jersey · Session: 217 · Bill: S 2721

Subjects: DEVEL DISAB, DISABLED, DRUG ABUSE, MENTAL HEALT

Sponsors: Benson, Daniel R., Eustace, Tim, McKnight, Angela V., Mosquera, Gabriela M., Tucker, Cleopatra G., Vainieri Huttle, Valerie, Vitale, Joseph F., Whelan, Jim, Gordon, Robert M., McKeon, John F.

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