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D.C. Law 16-305. People First Respectful Language Modernization Act of 2006.

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Law Information

Cites

  • D.C. Law 16-305 (PDF)
  • 53 DCR 6198

Effective

Apr. 24, 2007

Legislative History (LIMS)

Law 16-305, the “People First Respectful Language Modernization Act of 2006”, was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 16-664, which was referred to Committee on the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 20, 2006, and July 11, 2006, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 17, 2006, it was assigned Act No. 16-437 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 16-305 became effective on April 24, 2007.