Requires replacement of the terms "mother" and "father" with the terms "parent or guardian" on all State blanks, forms, documents, and applications.
This bill (A3622) requires all New Jersey state agencies to replace the terms "mother" and "father" with "parent or guardian" on every official form, document, or application provided to the public. It directly affects state departments, commissions, and agencies that use these terms in their standard materials. The key mechanism mandates the immediate replacement of these terms on all state-furnished forms, with implementation required within three months of the bill's enactment. The change applies uniformly across all state-issued documents to ensure inclusive language.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 12, 2024
Last action Feb 12, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
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Carol Murphy
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