Makes gender-neutral references in Michigan's name change provision upon divorce.

This bill amends Michigan's 1905 Public Act 299, specifically section 1, to make gender-neutral references in the provision for name change upon divorce. The changes remove gender-specific language, allowing any party to a divorce to request a name change to their birth name or the surname they held before marriage. The amendment takes effect only if Senate Joint Resolution or House Joint Resolution of the 103rd Legislature becomes part of the state constitution.

Makes gender-neutral references in Michigan's name change provision upon divorce.

This bill amends Michigan's 1905 Public Act 299, specifically section 1, to make gender-neutral references in the provision for name change upon divorce. The changes remove gender-specific language, allowing any party to a divorce to request a name change to their birth name or the surname they held before marriage. The amendment takes effect only if Senate Joint Resolution or House Joint Resolution of the 103rd Legislature becomes part of the state constitution.