Bill > SB1154

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to further provide for court approval required for a change of name. The key provisions include: (1) allowing a petitioner's spouse to join as a party petitioner when filing a petition for a name change; (2) providing exceptions where the court can waive the requirement to publish notice of the petition and seal the court records, such as when the name change is to conform to the petitioner's gender identity or would jeopardize the safety of the individual or their child; and (3) specifying that the act applies to petitions filed after its effective date, which is 60 days from enactment.