Modernizing terminology to use "noncitizen" instead of "alien" in Washington state statutes and regulations.
This bill mandates that "noncitizen" replace "alien" in all Washington state statutes, codes, rules, regulations, and other official documents enacted after July 1, 2026, when referring to individuals who are not citizens or nationals of the United States. It also urges state and local entities to review and revise their documents to omit the term "Oriental" when referring to persons of Asian descent.
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