This bill aims to amend the statutes concerning the director of the division of archives and records management within the department of state to make the language gender-neutral. Specifically, it replaces gender-specific pronouns with neutral terms, such as changing "he" to "the director" and "his" to "the agency's." The amendments are made in several sections, including RSA 5:30, VII, RSA 5:31, and RSA 5:33, where the responsibilities and authority of the director are outlined.

The changes ensure that the language used in the statutes reflects inclusivity and modern standards of communication. The bill also specifies that the act will take effect immediately upon its passage, thereby allowing for prompt implementation of the gender-neutral language in the relevant legal texts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 5:30, 5:33
As Amended by the House: 5:30, 5:33
HB780 text: 5:30, 5:33