Colorado bill to make name change records for children private advances

By: Sara Wilson

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 614

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Court petitions about a child’s request to change their name would be made confidential under a bill working its way through the Colorado Legislature.

Advocates say the policy would protect the privacy of minors who adopt a new name due to changing family circumstances, religious purposes or a gender transition. The bill passed its first committee hearing on Wednesday evening on a party-line vote.

“Passing this bill is simple, but its impact is profound,” …

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