SB217Introduced in the Senate
Eliminating the publication requirement for a name change petition seeking to conform an individual’s name with the individual’s gender identity.
Introduced by Melissa Ratcliff, District 16
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act to renumber and amend 786.37 (4); to create 786.37 (4) (a) (intro.) and 786.37 (4) (a) 2. of the statutes; Relating to: eliminating the publication requirement for a name change petition seeking to conform an individual’s name with the individual’s gender identity.
Where it stands
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced
Read first time and referred to Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development
Representative Haywood added as a cosponsor
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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