Relating to dissolution of marriage, including name change requests

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 12, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 16, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 19, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 10, 202692–0
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 18, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 30, 202646–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 9, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 9, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

As part of a decree of dissolution or decree of annulment, a party to a marriage may request a change in the person’s name to either the name appearing on the person’s birth certificate or to the name the person had immediately prior to the marriage. This bill provides that if a party does so, the court is required to issue a separate document evidencing the party’s name change. The bill requires that the document issued does not contain any other information relating to the decree of dissolution or decree of annulment.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

Senate subcommittee

Named March 12, 2026. On March 17, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Jeff Taylor REmail
• Sen. Janet Petersen DEmail
• Sen. Tom Shipley REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§598.37

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