1. Exempts a person requesting a name change as a result of domestic violence or divorce from the background check requirement.

2. Permits a court to deny or set aside a name change on conviction of failure to register as a sex offender.

Fifty-third Legislature Kavanagh

First Regular Session S.B. 1199

KAVANAGH FLOOR AMENDMENT

SENATE AMENDMENTS TO S.B. 1199

(Reference to printed bill)

Page 1, line 32, after "apply" insert ":

1."

Line 33, strike "or" insert ".

2."; after "proceeding" insert "or a post-decree proceeding.

3. if the name change is requested because the applicant is a victim of domestic violence"

Page 2, line 11, after "27" insert "or chapter 38, article 3"

Amend title to conform