Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act

# Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** S. 402 would modify language used in the D.C. court system to change how courts refer to and handle cases involving disability and health-based discrimination. The bill aims to update terminology in District of Columbia court procedures and federal district court operations that handle D.C. cases, though specific language changes are not detailed in the available bill information. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily affect the D.C. court system, judges, court staff, and individuals involved in disability and health discrimination cases in Washington, D.C.

It could also impact specialized courts within the D.C. judicial system that handle these matters. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a floor vote in the Senate. No action has been taken on it at this time. The bill was sponsored by Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kansas). *Note: Without access to the full bill text, specific provisions cannot be detailed. For complete information about proposed language changes, the full legislative text would need to be reviewed.*.