AB 2789 California Assembly · 2023-2024 Regular Session

Marriage: change of name.

Summary

Existing law requires the State Department of Public Health to prepare and publish a brochure containing specified information for distribution to applicants for marriage licenses and persons who qualify as domestic partners that includes, among other things, information concerning options for changing a name upon solemnization of marriage. This bill would require the State Department of Public Health to create and maintain an internet website that contains instructional information regarding how a person can change their name after they get married and a list of all agencies that need to be notified of a name change that occurs after a marriage.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2024

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Governor

Introduced Feb 15, 2024 Last action May 16, 2024

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May 16, 2024

Assembly · Reported by committee

In committee: Held under submission.

May 15, 2024

Assembly · Referred to committee

In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

Apr 24, 2024

Assembly · Reported by committee

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (April 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

Apr 1, 2024

Assembly · Referred to committee

Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.

Mar 21, 2024

Assembly · Amendment offered

From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. Read second time and amended.

Mar 21, 2024

Assembly · Referred to committee

Referred to Com. on HEALTH.

Feb 16, 2024

Assembly · Reported by committee

From printer. May be heard in committee March 17.

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor