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HB 5300 - Amends State Name Change Proceedings - Michigan Key Vote

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Title: Amends State Name Change Proceedings

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends state name change proceedings in Michigan.

Highlights:

  • Amends state name change proceedings to repeal legal barriers for individuals seeking to affirm their gender identity in Michigan (Sec. 2).

  • Reduces court standards for minors 14 years and older and have lived in the state for at least one year to petition a court to legally change their name with parental or legal guardian approval and consent (Sec. 2).

  • Defines "Gender identity" for this bill as an individual's gender-related self-identity, regardless of whether the self-identity is associated with the individual's assigned sex at birth (Sec. 3).

  • Increases security standards to make it easier for individuals to keep name changes confidential under certain circumstances, including (Sec. 3):

    • If they are seeking to affirm their identity; or 

    • If they have been a victim of crimes such as: 

      • Stalking;

      • Human trafficking; or 

      • Domestic violence.

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Govenor (Sec. 4).

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See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Amends State Name Change Proceedings

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends state name change proceedings in Michigan.

Highlights:

  • Amends state name change proceedings to repeal legal barriers for individuals seeking to affirm their gender identity in Michigan (Sec. 2).

  • Reduces court standards for minors 14 years and older and have lived in the state for at least one year to petition a court to legally change their name with parental or legal guardian approval and consent (Sec. 2).

  • Defines "Gender identity" for this bill as an individual's gender-related self-identity, regardless of whether the self-identity is associated with the individual's assigned sex at birth (Sec. 3).

  • Increases security standards to make it easier for individuals to keep name changes confidential under certain circumstances, including (Sec. 3):

    • If they are seeking to affirm their identity; or 

    • If they have been a victim of crimes such as: 

      • Stalking;

      • Human trafficking; or 

      • Domestic violence.

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Govenor (Sec. 4).

Full Bill Text

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