HB5352 Summary

• Amends the Code of Civil Procedure to require that persons filing for name changes must be United States citizens.

• Modifies Section 21-101 to add citizenship requirement for any person seeking to change their name in Illinois circuit court.

• Modifies Section 21-102 to require petitions for name change to affirm that the petitioner is a United States citizen.

• Maintains existing eligibility restrictions including the 6-month Illinois residency requirement and prohibitions for convicted felons and sex offenders.