The proposed amendments to section 1-01-34 of the North Dakota Century Code aim to clarify the usage of gender-related language in state records and documents. The bill introduces new definitions, stating that words of one gender will include all other genders, and specifies that terms referencing an individual's gender will denote the individual's sex. This change is intended to promote inclusivity and ensure that gender language is more reflective of contemporary understandings.

Additionally, the bill removes a previous provision that mandated the application of gender language rules to various policies, records, and materials used by public schools, state higher education institutions, and state agencies, unless federal law dictated otherwise. This deletion suggests a shift towards a more flexible approach in how gender language is applied across different state entities. Overall, the amendments seek to modernize and enhance the clarity of gender usage in North Dakota's legal framework.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 1-01-34
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Olson: 1-01-34
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 1-01-34
Adopted by the Senate Education Committee: 1-01-34