Introduced
by
To replace the term “mentally retarded” in the law setting standards for defendant competence in criminal trials with the term “intellectually disabled.” This is part of a multi-bill package making a similar change to various statutes.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)
To replace the term “mentally retarded” in the law setting standards for defendant competence in criminal trials with the term “intellectually disabled.” This is part of a multi-bill package making a similar change to various statutes.
