HB5382

NAME CHANGE-RELIGIOUS

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Allows members of the Moorish Science Temple to change their names for religious reasons.

Illinois HB5382 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to allow members of the Moorish Science Temple to change or correct their names for religious reasons. This includes adding the Tribal Suffix of El or Bey to their family name. The process involves filing a notarized form with the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is tasked with creating a name change affidavit template, consulting with the Moorish Science Temple of America, and implementing necessary rules. The Act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

2:00 PM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

Mar 25

8:00 AM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 19

House

To Constitutional & Family Law Subcommittee

Mar 12

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee