Pennsylvania 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 15 D cosponsors

HB 2422 — 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.

Last action — PN 2833 Referred to JUDICIARY

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends the procedures for name changes in Pennsylvania by adding specific provisions for waiving notice requirements and sealing files in cases involving safety concerns or gender identity.

  • Section 701(a.1)

    [person] → individual

    The term 'person' is changed to 'individual' for clarity.

  • Section 701(a.1)(iii)

    [his or her] → the individual's

    The language is updated for inclusivity, changing 'his or her' to 'the individual's'.

  • Section 701(a.1)(iii)

    [paragraph] → subparagraph

    The term 'paragraph' is corrected to 'subparagraph' to reflect proper legal terminology.

  • Section 701(a.1)(iv)

    [applicant's] → petitioner's

    The term 'applicant's' is changed to 'petitioner's' for consistency in terminology.

  • Section 701(a.1)(iv)

    If the petition requests a name change to conform to the petitioner's gender identity, the notice required in subparagraph (ii) shall be waived by order of the court and the court shall seal the file. → If the petitioner requests the court proceed under paragraph (3)(iv), the notice required in subparagraph (ii) shall be waived by order of the court and the court shall seal the file.

    Clarifies the provision allowing for the waiver of notice and sealing of files specifically for petitions related to gender identity.

  • Section 701(a.1)(iv)

    In all cases filed under this [subparagraph], whether or not the name change petition is granted, there shall be no public access to any court record of the name change petition, proceeding or order. → In all cases filed under this subparagraph, whether or not the name change petition is granted, there shall be no public access to any court record of the name change petition, proceeding or order.

    Establishes that confidentiality is maintained in these cases, regardless of the petition outcome.

Action History

  1. PN 2833 Referred to JUDICIARY

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2422?
HB 2422 is sponsored by Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Dan Frankel (Democratic), Michael H. Schlossberg (Democratic), Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Napoleon J. Nelson (Democratic), David M. Delloso (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Sims, Perry S. Warren (Democratic), Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), Christina D. Sappey (Democratic), Elizabeth Fiedler (Democratic), Tina M. Davis (Democratic), and Stephen Kinsey.
What is the current status of HB 2422?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2422?
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