Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1315: 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.

In committee Last action March 19, 2026: Laid on the table

Plain-language summary

HB 1315 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on April 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Ben Sanchez (Democratic). It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Laid on the table.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ben Sanchez (Democratic). 20 co-sponsors.