Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Summary
The bill changes Illinois name‑change law so that people who must register as sex offenders, violent youth offenders, or arsonists cannot file a petition unless they claim the change is for marriage, religion, trafficking victim status, or gender‑related identity, and the court must weigh health, safety and risk factors. It also bars adults convicted of a felony with an unfinished sentence from filing unless pardoned, and lets the State’s Attorney object to a petition within 30 days on certain serious charges. The changes aim to give courts more oversight while still allowing legitimate name changes.
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