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HB 592

AN ACT relating to name change of a minor.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky bill HB 592 addresses legal procedures for minors seeking name changes, currently under review by House Families & Children committee.

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Bill Summary · HB 592

Legislative bill overview

HB 592 is a Kentucky bill relating to the legal name change process for minors. The bill was recently introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Families & Children for review. Without access to the full text, the specific provisions regarding how minor name changes would be handled, what procedures would change, or what conditions would apply remain unclear.

Why is this important

Name change procedures for minors affect families navigating identity issues, including cases involving adoption, gender identity, parental preference changes, or witness protection. The legal framework determines how accessible and streamlined this process is for families and what safeguards exist to protect minor welfare and parental rights.

Potential points of contention

  • Parental consent requirements – Whether one or both parents must consent, and how disputes between parents or guardians are resolved
  • Minor age thresholds – At what age minors can petition independently versus requiring parental approval
  • Court oversight and approval standards – What criteria judges use to approve or deny name change requests and whether there are protections against abuse

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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