2019 House Bill 4128 / 2020 Public Act 40

Revise detail of procedure for minor’s name-change

Introduced in the House

Feb. 5, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Aaron Miller (R-59)

To permit a minor to legally change their name with the permission of just one parent if the other parent has been convicted of murder. Under current law permission from just one parent is allowed if the other fails to meet specified child support and contact standards, or has been convicted of sex or child abuse crimes.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

June 12, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Sept. 10, 2019

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 19, 2019

Passed in the House 106 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 24, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans

Jan. 16, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 13, 2020

Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)

To permit a minor to legally change their name with the permission of just one parent if the other parent has been convicted of murder. Under current law permission from just one parent is allowed if the other fails to meet specified child support and contact standards, or has been convicted of sex or child abuse crimes.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

March 3, 2020