HB 845

An Act amending Title 54 (Names) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in judicial change of name, further providing for court approval required for change of name and for change by order of court, providing for change by administrative application and further providing for effect on children.

In committee Last action March 10, 2025: Referred to Judiciary

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 15

Prime sponsor: Joe Webster
Cosponsors (14): Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Danielle Friel Otten, G. Roni Green, Joseph Hohenstein, La'Tasha Mayes, Liz Hanbidge, Mary Jo Daley, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Nancy Guenst, Nikki Rivera, Perry Warren, Tarik Khan

Status

In committee as of March 10, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
March 10, 2025	House	Referred to Judiciary

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Pennsylvania General Assembly: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills — copied November 2, 2026

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