HB1315Introduced in the House
In judicial change of name, further providing for court approval required for change of name.
Introduced by Ben Sanchez, District 153
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act amending Title 54 (Names) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in judicial change of name, further providing for court approval required for change of name.
Where it stands
Laid on the table
March 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Judiciary: PN1508, Report Bill As Committed · March 10, 2026
14
Yes
12
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
26 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Stephenie Scialabba | 12 | No |
| Joshua Kail | 15 | No |
| Timothy Bonner | 17 | No |
| Aerion Abney | 19 | Yes |
| Emily Kinkead | 20 | Yes |
| La'Tasha Mayes | 24 | Yes |
| Andrew Kuzma | 39 | No |
| Liz Hanbidge | 61 | Yes |
| James Rigby | 71 | No |
| Stephanie Borowicz | 76 | No |
Bill history
Referred to Judiciary
Reported as committed
First consideration
Laid on the table
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