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 "his" with "the director" and "the agency's" throughout the relevant sections of the law. 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 in RSA 5:31 and RSA 5:33.

The bill includes amendments to various sections of the law, ensuring that all references to the director and agency heads are gender-neutral. This includes the requirement for agency heads to submit records and cooperate with the director in accordance with established standards. The effective date of the act is set for July 15, 2025, upon its passage.

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