Bill > HB1035

This bill updates the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) chapter related to registers of deeds by modifying the language to be gender neutral. Specifically, the bill amends multiple sections of the law where masculine pronouns (such as "he" and "his") are used to replace them with gender-inclusive language by adding "or she" and "or her" throughout the text. The changes apply to various provisions describing the duties, responsibilities, and administrative functions of registers of deeds, including their ability to appoint deputies, employ assistants, handle official documents, send copies of conveyances to local authorities, and manage office fees. These modifications ensure that the statutory language is inclusive and does not assume the gender of the person serving in the role of register of deeds. The bill does not change any substantive legal requirements or responsibilities of the position, but simply updates the pronoun usage to reflect modern, gender-neutral language practices. The bill will take effect immediately upon its passage.

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