Allows married couples in Massachusetts to choose any surname or name combination.
Massachusetts H2561 amends the state's marriage laws to give each partner the freedom to choose any surname or name combination, including birth-given names, hyphenated combinations, or any other name. This change respects individual autonomy in personal identity choices upon marriage.
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