HB 3555
Allows a party who is entering into marriage or a registered domestic partnership to change the party's middle name back to the party's middle name at birth.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allows individuals entering into marriage or a registered domestic partnership to revert to using their middle name at birth. Currently, when marrying, individuals can change their names, but this bill specifically allows them to return to their original middle name. The bill amends Oregon laws regarding name changes for these relationships.
Key provisions
- Allows individuals entering marriage or domestic partnerships to revert to their birth middle name.
- Modifies ORS 106.220 to outline name change options during marriage.
- Modifies ORS 106.335 to outline name change options during domestic partnerships.
- Requires parties to indicate their chosen name on marriage/partnership documents.
- Establishes the chosen name as the legal name after marriage/partnership.
- Provides a process for court approval if a name change deviates from the outlined options.
- Defines ‘middle name’ and ‘surname’ for the purposes of the law.
Who is affected
- Individuals entering into marriage
- Individuals entering into registered domestic partnerships
- Oregon residents
Notable changes
- Expands name change options for marriage and domestic partnerships.
- Provides a mechanism for reverting to a previous middle name.
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