An Act authorizing Bridgewater town charter amendment for gender neutral language

H 4578 authorizes the town of Bridgewater to amend its charter to replace gendered language (like "he" or "she") with gender-neutral terms throughout its governing documents. This change directly affects Bridgewater's local laws, policies, and official communications by ensuring inclusivity in municipal language. The bill requires approval from both the state legislature and Bridgewater's town council before implementation. It focuses solely on updating existing charter wording, not altering substantive policies or creating new obligations.