Illinois HB4075 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to allow name changes based on marriage, religious beliefs, victim status, or gender identity.
HB4075 modifies Illinois' name change laws to permit individuals to request a name change for reasons such as marriage, religious beliefs, victim status, or gender identity. The bill specifies that those required to register as sex offenders, murderers, violent offenders against youth, or arsonists cannot petition for a name change unless they are pardoned or the change is due to one of the allowed reasons. The State's Attorney can object to a petition within 30 days if the petitioner has certain convictions or pending charges.
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