Survivor Wants Stricter Name-Change Rules for Violent Felons in N.H., After Ex-Counselor Indicted5/1/2024
Bonnie Sitomer and others are calling on New Hampshire lawmakers to pass House Bill 1003, which would require people who have been convicted of certain serious crimes to demonstrate their request for a name change is “necessary” before a court can approve it. The bill, which already passed the House, is scheduled for a vote in the Senate on Thursday.
The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence has described HB 1003 as an important step for accountability and safety. “People who have committed violent crimes shouldn’t be allowed to change their names simply because they want to reinvent themselves or escape their past,” said Pamela Keilig, a public policy specialist for the Coalition. “Our communities are at risk when violent histories are removed from public memory.” Boston Globe May 1, 2024 Comments are closed.
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(603) 224-8893
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