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MA H2561

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Vitolo

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 46, Section 1D of Massachusetts General Laws to expand name change options upon marriage
  • Allows each party to adopt any surname, including either spouse's present or birth-given surname, a previously-used surname, or any hyphenated combination
  • Permits each party to also change their first name, middle name, or any other name at the time of marriage
  • Replaces existing Section 1D with broader language giving married partners unrestricted name choice autonomy
  • Filed by Representative Tommy Vitolo (15th Norfolk) on January 15, 2025; similar bill (H.2284) was filed in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Respecting autonomy in name choice for newly married partners

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5234

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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