This bill aims to update the statutes concerning the director of the division of archives and records management within the department of state to be gender-neutral. The proposed changes involve replacing gender-specific pronouns with neutral terms, specifically substituting "he" and "him" with "the director" and "he or she" where applicable. For instance, in RSA 5:30, VII, the phrase "he may deem expedient" is changed to "the director may deem expedient," and similar adjustments are made throughout the relevant sections of the law.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language in RSA 5:33, III and IV, ensuring that references to the director are consistently gender-neutral. This includes changes such as "his custody" being replaced with "his or her custody" and "him" being replaced with "the director." The bill is set to take effect immediately upon its passage, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity in state legislation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 5:30, 5:33
HB780 text: 5:30, 5:33