NC H262

Updates terminology throughout North Carolina General Statutes to standardize references to the Armed Forces of the United States, using "Armed Forces of the United States" instead of varied phrasings like "armed forces," "United States armed services," or "military service."

Capitalizes and standardizes references to individual military branches (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force) and consistently references the "North Carolina National Guard" instead of variations like "guard" or "State defense militia."

Authorizes the Revisor of Statutes to make technical corrections for consistency with these new standardized military terminology throughout the General Statutes where references to military organizations appear.

Changes pronoun usage from male-specific terms (e.g., "his," "he") to gender-neutral language (e.g., "the person's," "the individual") in sections referencing military personnel and veterans.

Effective upon ratification on June 20, 2011, except for specific provisions in Section 69(c) related to unemployment insurance definitions, which take effect July 1, 2011.