NAME CHANGE-GENDER ID
Summary
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Creates a process for a petition for change of name on the basis of gender identity. Makes all of the proceedings and records confidential unless the petitioner waives otherwise. Makes limited exceptions to the confidentiality requirement. Creates a cause of action for knowingly violating the confidentiality provisions. Defines terms. Makes other changes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2026
Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
To Constitutional & Family Law Subcommittee
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Anne Stava
DDemocratic
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