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HB 5164 - Amends the Clerks of the Court Act to Reduce State Requirements for Name Changes - Illinois Key Vote

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Title: Amends the Clerks of the Court Act to Reduce State Requirements for Name Changes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that amends the Clerk of the Court Act in Illinois to specify that filing fees for a petition for change name may not exceed $25, and the court may waive this fee for good cause shown.

Highlights:

  • Reduces the Illinois residency requirements to file a name change petition from 6 months to 3 months (Sec. 21-101, a).

  • Establishes a process by which a petitioner may request to have their court file impounded and not made public if they self-attest that public disclosure could impact their safety (Sec. 21-103.8. a).

  • Establishes a process by which a petitioner may request to have their address omitted from court filings if the disclosure of their address might put them in danger (Sec. 21-103.8. b).

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Title: Amends the Clerks of the Court Act to Reduce State Requirements for Name Changes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that amends the Clerk of the Court Act in Illinois to specify that filing fees for a petition for change name may not exceed $25, and the court may waive this fee for good cause shown.

Highlights:

  • Reduces the Illinois residency requirements to file a name change petition from 6 months to 3 months (Sec. 21-101, a).

  • Establishes a process by which a petitioner may request to have their court file impounded and not made public if they self-attest that public disclosure could impact their safety (Sec. 21-103.8. a).

  • Establishes a process by which a petitioner may request to have their address omitted from court filings if the disclosure of their address might put them in danger (Sec. 21-103.8. b).

Full Bill Text

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Amends the Clerks of the Court Act to Reduce State Requirements for Name Changes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the Clerk of the Court Act in Illinois to specify that filing fees for a petition for change name may not exceed $25, and the court may waive this fee for good cause shown.

Highlights:

  • Reduces the Illinois residency requirements to file a name change petition from 6 months to 3 months (Sec. 21-101, a).

  • Establishes a process by which a petitioner may request to have their court file impounded and not made public if they self-attest that public disclosure could impact their safety (Sec. 21-103.8. a).

  • Establishes a process by which a petitioner may request to have their address omitted from court filings if the disclosure of their address might put them in danger (Sec. 21-103.8. b).

Full Bill Text

Title: Amends the Clerks of the Court Act to Reduce State Requirements for Name Changes

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