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IA HF2436
IA HF2436A bill for an act relating to dissolution of marriage, including name change requests.(See HF 2720.)
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2026
05/03/2026
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
As part of a decree of dissolution or decree of annulment, a party to a marriage may request a change in the person’s name to either the name appearing on the person’s birth certificate or to the name the person had immediately prior to the marriage. This bill provides that if a party does so, the clerk of court is required to issue a separate document evidencing the party’s name change. The bill requires that the document issued does not contain any other information relating to the decree of dissolution or decree of annulment.
AI Summary
This bill, amending Iowa Code section 598.37, allows either party in a marriage dissolution or annulment to request a name change to either the name on their birth certificate or the name they had before getting married. If such a request is made and approved, the clerk of court is then required to issue a separate document that only confirms the name change, without including any details about the divorce or annulment itself. This aims to provide a straightforward document for individuals to use for official purposes after changing their name as part of ending their marriage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn. H.J. 672. (on 03/16/2026)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Court Administration
- ‐ Family Issues
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2436 | 02/12/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2436.html | 02/12/2026 |
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