An Act respecting autonomy in name choice for newly married partners
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Chapter 46 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out section 1D and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
. Each party to a marriage may adopt any surname, for example the present or birth-given surname of either party, a previously-used birth-given surname, or any hyphenated combination. Each party to a marriage may also adopt any first name, middle name or any other name.
Chapter 46 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out section 1D and inserting in place thereof the following section:- Section 1D . Each party to a marriage may adopt any surname, for example the present or birth-given surname of either party, a previously-used birth-given surname, or any hyphenated combination. Each party to a marriage may also adopt any first name, middle name or any other name.