PA HB 845
in committeeAn Act amending Title 54 (Names) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in judicial change of name, further providing for court approval required for change of name and for change by order of court, providing for change by administrative application and further providing for effect on children.
Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · lower
Quick answers
Did PA HB 845 pass?
Not yet. PA HB 845 is in committee as of 2025-03-10 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-03-10): Referred to Judiciary
What is PA HB 845 about?
PA HB 845 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending Title 54 (Names) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in judicial change of name, further providing for court approval required for change of name and for change by order of court, providing for change by administrative application and further providing for effect on children.”.
Who sponsors PA HB 845?
Joe Webster is the primary sponsor of PA HB 845, joined by 14 cosponsors.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2025-03-10 — Referred to Judiciary
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Joe Websterprimary
- Benjamin Sanchezcosponsor
- Ben Waxmancosponsor
- Nancy Guenstcosponsor
- Maureen Maddencosponsor
- Liz Hanbidgecosponsor
- La'Tasha Mayescosponsor
- Danielle Friel Ottencosponsor
- Perry Warrencosponsor
- Joseph Hohensteincosponsor
- Melissa Cerratocosponsor
- Mary Jo Daleycosponsor
- Tarik Khancosponsor
- Nikki Riveracosponsor
- G. Roni Greencosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-03-10
Referred to Judiciary
referral-committee
Versions
- Printer's No. PN0875Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
Official source
Attribution
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