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DE HB274

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/28/2022

Primary Sponsor

Edward Osienski

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals the requirement that individuals seeking a name change publish notice of their petition in a county newspaper at least once weekly for 3 weeks before filing.

  • Exempts petitions under § 5901(b) from the publication requirement (maintains existing exemption).

  • Removes a financial barrier to name change petitions that does not exist in 20 other states, including New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Change Of Name.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

4/28/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/27/2022
Judiciary1/6/2022

Full Bill Text

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