Introduced
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To require the state Civil Rights Commission to adopt “a variation of the current international symbol of accessibility” that must “depict a dynamic character leaning forward in a wheelchair with a sense of movement,” and “facilitate accessibility to a degree equivalent to the existing universal symbol of access.” The design would be prohibited from including any written words such as "handicapped”.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
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To require the state Civil Rights Commission to "encourage" state and local agencies to remove the word “handicapped" from signs.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
