A08382Introduced in the Assembly
Replaces the terms father, mother, and filiation to gender neutral language.
Introduced by Amy Paulin, District 88
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Replaces the terms father, mother, and filiation to gender neutral language.
Where it stands
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
June 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 2, 2026
38
Yes
23
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | No |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | No |
| Dean Murray | 3 | No |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | No |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | No |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | No |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | No |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to governmental operations
referred to governmental operations
reference changed to judiciary
reported referred to codes
reported
advanced to third reading cal.275
amended on third reading 8382a
passed assembly
delivered to senate
REFERRED TO CODES
SUBSTITUTED FOR S9316
3RD READING CAL.572
PASSED SENATE
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
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