Bill
H 2244
Overview: H 2244, An Act relative to making the charter of the city of Chicopee gender neutral, has been amended and is currently under consideration.Purpose and Intent: The bill a
Overview: H 2244, An Act relative to making the charter of the city of Chicopee gender neutral, has been amended and is currently under consideration.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to update the city charter of Chicopee, Massachusetts to use gender-neutral language throughout the document.
Key Provisions:
- Replaces all instances of gendered pronouns (e.g., "he," "she," "him," "her") with gender-neutral alternatives (e.g., "they," "them")
- Ensures that all references to elected and appointed positions within the city government use gender-neutral terminology
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The residents of Chicopee, whose city charter will be updated to reflect more inclusive and representative language
- The city government of Chicopee, which will need to implement the changes to its charter and related documents
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been amended and is currently under consideration. If passed, the changes to the Chicopee city charter will take effect upon the bill's enactment.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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