CHANGE OF NAME-EXCEPTION

Amends the Change of Name Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that if any person who is a resident of the State and has resided in the State for 6 months desires to change his or her name and to assume another name by which to be afterwards called and known for religious reasons, the person may file a notarized form with the Office of the Secretary of State to legally change his or her name claiming a religious exemption. Requires the Secretary of State to adopt rules to implement the provisions, and to create and make available the change of name form.