HB16-1085
Simplified Name Change After Divorce
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2016 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning simplifying the process for returning to a prior name after a decree of dissolution or legal separation has been entered.
Bill Summary:
The act permits a party to a dissolution or legal separation action to request the restoration of his or her prior full name by filing a motion in the court that granted the divorce or legal separation. The ex-parte motion does not require notice to the other party to the divorce or legal separation. The act includes the requirements for filing the motion and the conditions under which the court must grant the motion.
The act also clarifies that the provisions of the adult name change statute do not apply to a party to a dissolution or legal separation action who requests restoration of a prior name pursuant to the new statute.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
The act also clarifies that the provisions of the adult name change statute do not apply to a party to a dissolution or legal separation action who requests restoration of a prior name pursuant to the new statute.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
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Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 16-1085 to the Committee of the Whole with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 16-1085 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2016 | Third Reading | BILL |
34
AYE
0
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2016 | Third Reading | BILL |
65
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2016 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 03/22/2016 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 03/22/2016 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 03/18/2016 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 03/11/2016 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/10/2016 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/07/2016 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/16/2016 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |
| 02/09/2016 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/08/2016 | House | House Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/02/2016 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 01/19/2016 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2016 | 55 | Simplified Name Change After Divorce |