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CA SB272

Bill

Status

Passed

7/23/2021

Primary Sponsor

John Laird

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Changes gender-specific language to gender-neutral terms throughout the Insurance Code, Public Resources Code, and Vehicle Code
  • Modifies California Conservation Corps community certification requirements to accept corpsmembers between 18 and 26 years of age instead of the previous age range
  • Updates references to positions and roles to use gender-neutral pronouns and language (e.g., changing "his" to "their," "fireman" to relevant neutral terms)
  • Applies to multiple state agencies including the Department of the California Highway Patrol, forestry regulations, fire prevention laws, and timber harvesting regulations
  • Declared an urgency statute effective immediately upon Governor's signature on July 23, 2021

Legislative Description

State government: gender-neutral terms: California Conservation Corps.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 133, Statutes of 2021.

7/23/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/9/2021
Natural Resources5/13/2021
Judiciary4/13/2021
Natural Resources and Water3/18/2021
Rules1/29/2021

Full Bill Text

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