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Pritzker signs law removing barriers for name changes in Illinois

Summary by windycitytimes.com
A new law in Illinois making it easier for people to change their names is being lauded by transgender advocates. The legislation, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law Feb. 7, repeals a former requirement that name changes be published in a newspaper. Twenty-five other states don’t have this requirement, including Texas and Florida. It goes into effect March 1. The law also sets a three-month Illinois residency requirement to petition a judge …
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Pritzker signs law removing barriers for name changes in Illinois

A new law in Illinois making it easier for people to change their names is being lauded by transgender advocates. The legislation, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law Feb. 7, repeals a former requirement that name changes be published in a newspaper. Twenty-five other states don’t have this requirement, including Texas and Florida. It goes into effect March 1. The law also sets a three-month Illinois residency requirement to petition a judge …

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