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HB845Introduced in the House

In judicial change of name, further providing for court approval required for change of name and for change by order of court, providing for change by administrative application and further providing for effect on children.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Joseph Webster, District 150

What does this bill do?

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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 and for change by order of court, providing for change by administrative application and further providing for effect on children.

Where it stands

Referred to Judiciary

March 10, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Referred to Judiciary

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