As transgender people experience unprecedented targeting by other states and the federal government, the Commonwealth has the opportunity to align with other states and act to make the name change process simpler and safer for transgender people.

GLAD Law is supporting H. 1973/S.1045, “An Act Protecting Personal Security,” sponsored by Senator Comerford and Representatives Sabadosa and Lewis. The Act removes the publication requirement and increases the ability to make name change records confidential. This provision aims to protect vulnerable people from potential discrimination, harassment, or violence that might arise from public disclosure of their name change.