Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1314: An Act amending Title 54 (Names) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Compassionate Name Change Assistance Grant Program and the Compassionate Name Change Assistance Grant Fund; and making an interfund transfer.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1314 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, establishing the Compassionate Name Change Assistance Grant Program and the Compassionate Name Change Assistance Grant Fund; and making an interfund transfer. Primary sponsor: Ben Sanchez (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Dave Delloso | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 162 |
| Dan Frankel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Nancy Guenst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 152 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Joe Hohenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Steve Malagari | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| La'Tasha Mayes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Chris Rabb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 200 |
| Nikki Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Melissa Shusterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 157 |
| Joshua Siegel | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Izzy Smith-Wade-El | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Ben Waxman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 182 |
| Dan Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Judiciary