Legal Protections for Dignity of Minors

Summary

Effective July 1 2026, any court record tied to a petition to change the name of a person under 18 is classified as a suppressed record. Only judges, court staff, the parties, their attorneys, and authorized personnel may view it, and the court may not publish the minor’s old or new name online. The bill also eliminates the public‑notice requirement for minors seeking a name change.

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