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AB 215

Relating to: eliminating the publication requirement for a name change petition seeking to conform an individual’s name with the individual’s gender identity.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Clint Anderson and 30 co-sponsors

Overview: AB 215, a bill relating to eliminating the publication requirement for a name change petition seeking to conform an individual's name with the individual's gender identit

Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Bill Summary · AB 215

Overview: AB 215, a bill relating to eliminating the publication requirement for a name change petition seeking to conform an individual's name with the individual's gender identity, was introduced in the legislature on January 08, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to remove the requirement for individuals seeking to change their legal name to conform with their gender identity to publish the name change petition in a local newspaper, a practice that can be burdensome and potentially expose individuals to discrimination or harassment.

Key Provisions:
- Eliminates the publication requirement for name change petitions related to gender identity
- Maintains the existing process for individuals to legally change their name through the courts

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would directly benefit transgender and non-binary individuals who wish to legally change their name to match their gender identity without the added burden of public disclosure.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced in the legislature and referred to the Committee on Judiciary, where it is currently awaiting further consideration.

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

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