HF 2720·IA·house
A bill for an act relating to dissolution of marriage, including name change requests.
Signed into LawFiled Feb 24, 2026
Sponsor: COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
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Signed by Governor. H.J. 871.
Apr 9, 2026
Summary
The bill revises the state's dissolution of marriage statutes to include procedures for spouses to request a name change as part of their divorce. It applies to individuals filing for divorce in Iowa and aims to streamline the name‑change process within the court system. The change is intended to simplify paperwork and reduce delays for divorcing parties who wish to revert or change their surnames.
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