This bill amends section 25-21,271 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to modify the notice requirements for individuals seeking to change their names. The current law stipulates that notice of the petition must be published in a local newspaper, but the bill removes the specific frequency of publication based on the petitioner's age. Instead, it allows for a more flexible approach, where the court can waive the notice requirement if the petitioner demonstrates that such notice would pose a danger to their safety.

Additionally, the bill introduces a requirement for sending notice by certified mail to a noncustodial parent of a petitioner under nineteen years of age, ensuring that the noncustodial parent is informed of the name change petition if they have provided an address. The bill also mandates that the district court must verify the truth of the petitioner's claims and the proper notice before granting the name change. Finally, the original section 25-21,271 is repealed, indicating that the new provisions will replace the previous law.