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SB575 • 2025

Replaces the phrase "men and women" with gender-neutral terms in certain statutes.

Replaces the phrase "men and women" with gender-neutral terms in certain statutes.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Frederick
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Rules.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act replaces the phrase "men and women" in some statutes. The Act says that laws, rules and orders should use "people" instead of "men and women." (Flesch Readability Score: 86.5).
Replaces the phrase "men and women" with gender-neutral terms in certain statutes. Provides that statutes, rules and orders should use "people" instead of "men and women" whenever possible.
Relating to: Relating to references to individuals.
Current location: In Senate Committee