SB3814 amends Illinois' Name Change Article to allow minors to petition for name changes, restrict name changes for certain convicted individuals.
SB3814 modifies Illinois' Name Change Article of the Code of Civil Procedure to allow minors who have lived with a family member for three years to petition for a name change. The court must find that the change is in the child's best interest. The bill also restricts name changes for individuals convicted of certain offenses, such as identity theft or sexual abuse, unless they are pardoned. Additionally, it mandates that the Illinois State Police update criminal history transcripts to reflect name changes for those required to register under specific acts.
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