Bill > HB2309

This bill modifies Oregon's laws regarding name changes and birth certificate amendments, introducing more stringent requirements for individuals with certain criminal histories who seek to change their names. For individuals convicted of a felony or a Class A misdemeanor, the bill now requires them to serve their name change application on the local prosecuting attorney, who must attempt to notify any victims related to the conviction. Additionally, such applicants must prove by "clear and convincing evidence" that the name change is necessary, and courts must review the applicant's criminal background before approving the request. The bill also eliminates the previous provision that allowed individuals to change their name on a birth certificate for gender identity affirmation without a court order, now requiring a court-certified order as the sole method for such amendments. These changes apply to name change applications and birth certificate amendment requests filed on or after the bill's effective date, effectively tightening the process for name changes and birth certificate modifications in Oregon.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2309