The resolution encourages the South Dakota Legislature to adopt and maintain the use of person-first language, which emphasizes the individual before their disability. It highlights the importance of this language in respecting the humanity of individuals with disabilities and aligns with evolving standards from organizations such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the United Nations. The resolution asserts that terminology should not reduce a person to their disability or carry negative connotations.

By promoting person-first language, the resolution aims to ensure that new and revised laws and rules in South Dakota reflect this respectful approach. It calls on the Legislature to serve as a role model for citizens by prioritizing the dignity and identity of individuals with disabilities in all official communications and legal frameworks.