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 "the head of each agency." For example, 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.

The amendments are made to several sections, including RSA 5:31 and RSA 5:33, where the responsibilities and actions of the director and agency heads are clarified without the use of gendered language. The bill is set to take effect upon its passage, which is noted as July 15, 2025. Overall, the legislation reflects a commitment to inclusivity and modernizing legal language to better represent all individuals in positions of authority.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 5:30, 5:33
As Amended by the House: 5:30, 5:33
Version adopted by both bodies: 5:30, 5:33
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 5:30, 5:33
HB780 text: 5:30, 5:33