Provides member of General Assembly be referred to as Assembly Member rather than Assemblyman or Assemblywoman.
This bill changes the official title for members of the New Jersey General Assembly from "Assemblyman" or "Assemblywoman" to "Assembly Member" to use gender-neutral language. It amends multiple state laws to replace gendered terms with "Assembly Member" in all references, including appointments to commissions and the Governor's line of succession. The change applies to all current and future General Assembly members, affecting how they are addressed in official documents and proceedings. The bill does not alter legislative duties, voting powers, or policy responsibilities.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Ellen Park
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