Modernizing terminology when referring to individuals who are not citizens or nationals of the United States.

Summary

The bill creates a definition for “noncitizen” and requires state and local statutes, codes, rules and other official documents to use that term instead of “alien” after July 1, 2026, unless federal law forces otherwise. It also tells agencies to stop using the word “Oriental” for people of Asian descent, requiring “Asian” instead. The changes affect all government paperwork and any person who is not a U.S. citizen or national.

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