Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding who shall sign a petition for a name change, what must be specified in the petition, and how notice of a hearing of a petition for a name change must be published, and to provide that notice shall be served on certain persons regarding a hearing.

This bill has been proposed by the Supreme Court to correct and clarify provisions in the statutes regarding name changes. First, it clarifies who can petition for a name change for a minor. It also provides that an emancipated minor may petition for a name change. Second, it specifies the relatives of the minor who must be listed in the name change petition and who must be given notice of the hearing on the name change. This will provide a clear procedure for changing the name of a minor and will ensure that persons with an interest in such a name change will have the opportunity to bring their concerns to the attention of the court. Finally, it updates the provision for publishing notice of a hearing on a name change petition.