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CA SB1150

Bill

Status

Passed

9/27/2024

Primary Sponsor

John Laird

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Family Code Chapter 7 to clarify that name restoration provisions apply to either spouse in dissolution or nullity proceedings
  • Courts must restore a party's birth name or former name upon request, regardless of whether restoration was included in the petition
  • Prohibits denial of name restoration based on custody of a minor child with a different name, except in cases of fraud
  • Does not affect the common law right of any person to change their name outside of marriage dissolution proceedings
  • Approved by Governor on September 27, 2024

Legislative Description

Dissolution or nullity of marriage: restoration of former name or birth name.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 780, Statutes of 2024.

9/27/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/29/2024
Judiciary2/21/2024
Rules2/14/2024

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