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A1396

Provides member of General Assembly be referred to as Assembly Member rather than Assemblyman or Assemblywoman.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1396 changes the title of General Assembly members to Assembly Member.

New Jersey A1396 updates the terminology for members of the General Assembly, referring to them as Assembly Members instead of Assemblyman or Assemblywoman. This change aims to use gender-neutral language in official references and documents. The bill also amends various sections of the New Jersey Statutes to reflect this new terminology. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee