An Act amending Title 54 (Names) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in judicial change of name, further providing for court approval required for change of name.

Summary

The bill amends state law so that anyone who wants to change their legal name must file a petition in the court of common pleas and obtain a court order. It establishes notice requirements, allows waivers for safety or gender‑identity reasons, and mandates that the case file be sealed from public view. The aim is to create a uniform, privacy‑protective process for name changes.

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