Family law: marriage and divorce; certain references in provision for name change upon solemnization; make gender neutral. Amends title & sec. 1 of 1905 PA 299 (MCL 552.391). TIE BAR WITH: HJR F'25

HB 4612 updates Michigan's divorce law to use gender-neutral language, changing references to "divorced women" to "divorced individuals" in the law governing name changes during divorce proceedings. The bill modifies the title and Section 1 of the 1905 law (MCL 552.391) to allow any divorcing person - regardless of gender - to request restoration of their birth name, their pre-marriage surname, or adoption of a new surname during divorce. The key mechanism remains the same: circuit courts can grant these name changes upon request without requiring fraudulent intent. This is a procedural language update, not a policy change to eligibility or process. The bill requires approval of a related constitutional amendment request before taking effect.