Minors; name change presumed to be in minor's best interest. (HB372)
Introduced By
Del. Jim Shuler (D-Blacksburg)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Name change; minors. Provides that a name change for a minor shall be presumed to be in the minor's best interest if the change creates a hyphenated last name combining the surnames of the minor's parents in order to help the minor identify with both parents. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10103249D |
| 01/12/2010 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/15/2010 | Assigned Courts sub: Civil |
| 01/18/2010 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 01/20/2010 | Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2011 |
| 01/22/2010 | Continued to 2011 in Courts of Justice |