Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 448: 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.

In committee Last action March 17, 2025: Referred to Judiciary

Plain-language summary

SB 448 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on March 17, 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 and for change by order of court, providing for change by administrative application and further providing for effect on children. Primary sponsor: Amanda Cappelletti (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Amanda Cappelletti (Democratic). 8 co-sponsors.