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MA H2560

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Vieira

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends MGL Chapter 46, Section 13 to establish a process for updating birth certificates following court-ordered name changes
  • Requires a certified copy of a court order from a court of competent jurisdiction to initiate a birth certificate amendment
  • Allows the individual, their parents, guardian, or legal representative to request the name change on the birth certificate
  • Directs the commissioner or local registrar of vital statistics to amend birth certificates using methods prescribed by the department
  • Similar legislation (House No. 2283) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session

Legislative Description

Related to amending birth certificates

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5234

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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