Assembly Bill 124 seeks to amend existing statutes to prohibit individuals convicted of violent crimes from changing their names. The bill defines "violent crime" to include offenses such as homicide, battery, kidnapping, stalking, human trafficking, and sexual assault. If a person who has been convicted of such a crime attempts to change their name, they would be guilty of a Class H felony. The bill also includes provisions that clarify the application of this prohibition in relation to existing laws regarding name changes, specifically referencing sections 301.47 and the newly created section 941.2915.

In addition to establishing this new prohibition, the bill amends several sections of current law to ensure that name changes are not permitted for individuals convicted of violent crimes. These amendments include changes to the processes for amending birth records, petitioning for changes in vital records, and name changes during divorce proceedings. The bill aims to enhance public safety by preventing individuals with violent criminal histories from altering their identities.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 69.11(4)(b), 69.11, 69.12(1), 69.12, 69.15(4)(b), 69.15, 767.395, 786.36(1)(intro.), 786.36