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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the adoption of names upon marriage. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 46 of the General Laws to allow each party to a marriage to adopt any surname, including their present or birth-given surname, a previously-used birth-given surname, or any hyphenated combination. It also allows each party to a marriage to adopt any first name, middle name, or other name. This change gives newly married partners more autonomy and flexibility in choosing their names after marriage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2284 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2284.pdf |
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