RI H8155 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Engrossed on May 21 2024 - 50% progression
Action: 2024-05-30 - Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- PRACTICE IN PROBATE COURTS - Outlines the process for a person petitioning to change their name in the probate court in the town or city where they reside. It would also make the statute regarding name change gender neutral.

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Title

Outlines the process for a person petitioning to change their name in the probate court in the town or city where they reside. It would also make the statute regarding name change gender neutral.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2024-05-21 - House - Passage (Y: 68 N: 2 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2024-05-21 - House - Passage Of Amendment (Y: 5 N: 65 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [FAIL]

History

DateChamberAction
2024-05-30SenateCommittee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
2024-05-28SenateScheduled for consideration (05/30/2024)
2024-05-24SenateReferred to Senate Judiciary
2024-05-21HouseHouse passed Sub A
2024-05-17HousePlaced on House Calendar (05/21/2024)
2024-05-14HouseCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
2024-05-10HouseProposed Substitute
2024-05-10HouseScheduled for consideration (05/14/2024)
2024-05-07HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2024-05-03HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2024)
2024-04-10HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary

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Bill Comments

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