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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Shirley B. Arriaga

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act making the charter of the city of Chicopee gender neutral.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

Shirley B. Arriaga

8th Hampden

12/3/2024


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By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Shirley B. Arriaga (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to make the charter of the city of Chicopee gender neutral.  Municipalities and Regional Government.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)

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An Act making the charter of the city of Chicopee gender neutral.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. The city of Chicopee charter is hereby amended by replacing any gender specific references in said charter with gender neutral wording wherever applicable.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.