STATE OF NEW JERSEY
219th LEGISLATURE
PRE-FILED FOR INTRODUCTION IN THE 2020 SESSION
Sponsored by:
Senator JOSEPH F. VITALE
District 19 (Middlesex)
Senator M. TERESA RUIZ
District 29 (Essex)
SYNOPSIS
Requires replacement of the terms “mother” and “father” with “parent or guardian” on all State blanks, forms, documents, and applications.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As reported by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee with technical review.
An Act concerning State forms and supplementing Title 52 of the Revised Statutes.
Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, on or after the effective date of this act, P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) all blanks, forms, documents, and applications furnished to the public for official business by every State department, commission, committee, council, or agency using the terms “mother” and “father” shall be replaced with blanks, forms, documents, and applications using the term “parent or guardian.”
2. Pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the Secretary of State shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill)
3. This act shall take effect on the first day of the third month next following enactment.