New York § 103-B - 103-BGender-neutral terminology; state agencies
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§ 103-B. 103-BGender-neutral terminology; state agencies
§ 103-b. Gender-neutral terminology; state agencies. Each state agency shall use gender-neutral terminology on their websites for website content, including but not limited to forms accessible through the website, that is created by or on behalf of such agency, or is within their control to modify, provided that such content is created or modified, including without limitation by the addition of content, after the effective date of this section; provided further, however, if such language is in reference to a specific person, or a specific group of people, the language referring to such person or group may be gendered in accordance with the gender identity of such person or group of people.
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Section 103-B ("103-BGender-neutral terminology; state agencies") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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