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ID H0147
Bill
Status
2/10/2017
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
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Petitions for name changes must be signed by the person themselves if an adult or emancipated minor (defined as married or in active military service), or by a parent, guardian, or relative if under 18 years old and not emancipated.
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For minors, petitions must specify the name and address of the non-signing parent if applicable, or the names and addresses of grandparents if both parents are deceased or their addresses are unknown.
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Notice of hearing must be published for four successive weeks in a newspaper in the county, or posted at three public places if no newspaper is available.
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If a petition for a minor is filed by one parent, notice of the hearing must be served on the other parent at least 30 days before the hearing.
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If a petition for a minor is filed by a guardian, notice must be served on the parents or grandparents specified in the petition at least 30 days before the hearing.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding who shall sign a petition for a name change, what must be specified in the petition, and how notice of a hearing of a petition for a name change must be published, and to provide that notice shall be served on certain persons regarding a hearing.
CHANGE OF NAMES
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
2/13/2017