Bill > H4781

This bill proposes to update the Bridgewater town charter to use gender-neutral language by replacing gendered pronouns like "his" and "him" with the gender-neutral pronoun "their" or "them" in several sections of the charter. Specifically, the bill amends Subsection (c) of section 2-3, Subsection (a) of section 2-12 (in two separate modifications), and Section 6-1 to remove male-specific pronouns and replace them with gender-neutral alternatives. The changes are aimed at making the town charter more inclusive by eliminating language that assumes a specific gender for town officials or representatives. The bill will take effect only if approved by a majority vote at an annual or special town election in Bridgewater, ensuring that local residents have the final say in adopting these language changes.

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government (Joint)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4781