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MA S2524

MA S2524
Providing for a gender-neutral charter in the City of Somerville


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Introduced
09/02/2021
In Committee
10/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide for a gender-neutral charter in the City of Somerville. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received]

AI Summary

This bill amends the charter of the City of Somerville to provide for a gender-neutral language throughout the charter. The bill removes references to "male" and replaces gendered pronouns like "he", "his", and "him" with gender-neutral terms. It also changes references to "chairman" to "chair" and "committeeman" to "committee member". The goal is to make the charter more inclusive and reflective of the city's diverse population.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

New draft (Jehlen) substituted, see S3129 (on 10/17/2022)

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