Massachusetts H804 amends elections law to use gender-neutral language.
Massachusetts H804 amends the state's elections law by replacing gender-specific terms with gender-neutral language. The bill makes several changes, including replacing "selectmen" with "select board," "chairman" with "chairperson," and "his" with "they are" or "their." These changes aim to ensure that the language used in the elections law is inclusive and does not assume a specific gender. The bill affects the terminology used in various sections of the elections law, promoting a more inclusive approach to language in legal documents.
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