Bill > S07808

This bill amends the Civil Rights Law to make changes to the process for individuals to change their name and sex designation. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring courts to order petitioners who have child support obligations to notify the court that imposed the support order and the applicable child support services unit of their name change. 2. Clarifying that a name change order or other government-issued document is sufficient to change the petitioner's name on any document or record issued or maintained by the state or private entities, with some limited exceptions. 3. Amending the section heading and language related to the process for changing sex designation. 4. Delaying the effective date of certain provisions of the previously enacted "Gender Recognition Act" to provide more time for implementation. The bill aims to streamline the process for individuals to change their name and sex designation while ensuring relevant parties are notified of any name changes affecting support obligations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S7808