BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

SB 6238: Obsolete racial terminology

Updating obsolete language.

Summary

Finds that the use of the term "Oriental" when used to refer to persons of Asian descent is outdated and pejorative. There is a need to make clear that the term "Asian" is preferred terminology, and that this more modern and nonpejorative term must be used to replace outdated terminology.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to obsolete racial terminology;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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