Provides for new birth certificate after judgment of filiation. (8/1/12) (EN SG RV See Note)
The passage of SB 90 amends existing state laws regarding the process of establishing a child's legal name and recognition within familial structures. By allowing for a simplified process of name changes through judgment of filiation, the bill not only modernizes the legal perspectives on paternity and legitimacy but may also have emotional and social implications, providing greater recognition of the parent-child relationship. Legislative discussions indicated that this change is intended to streamline the legal processes involved in name changes for children during situations of filiation.
Senate Bill 90 provides a mechanism for the issuance of a new birth certificate for children who have been legitimate through a judgment of filiation. The bill outlines that if a child is legitimated by the subsequent marriage of their parents, the state registrar can prepare a new birth certificate upon a request from the child. This new certificate will reflect the child's name change to include the father's surname, or if agreed upon by both parents, the child's name can also include the mother's maiden name or a combination of both surnames.
General sentiment towards SB 90 appears to be supportive, particularly among legislators who prioritize modern family dynamics and the rights of children in legal matters. There was likely a consensus regarding the need to update traditional laws that may not reflect current societal views on parenthood and legitimacy. Nevertheless, thorough discussions would be expected around the interpretations of family law and the implications of such recognition, even if they were not openly contentious during the voting process.
While SB 90 did not encounter significant opposition according to legislative voting records, potential points of contention could arise surrounding the definitions and conditions of paternity judgments, especially in complex family dynamics. Questions may also emerge about the rights of non-biological parents and how such laws might affect them, indicating that while the bill may seem straightforward, the underlying family law issues could lead to more nuanced debates in the future.