Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 681: Domestic relations; sealing of name change petitions upon request; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 681 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Domestic relations; sealing of name change petitions upon request; provide. Primary sponsor: Jasmine Clark (Democratic), Park Cannon (Democratic), Karla Drenner (Democratic), Imani Barnes (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2025): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to name changes, so as to provide for the sealing of name change petitions upon request; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Clark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Park Cannon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Karla Drenner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Imani Barnes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper