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PA HB1108
PA HB1108In preliminary provisions relating to divorce, further providing for legislative findings and intent, for definitions and for effect of agreement between parties; and, in property rights, further providing for equitable division of marital property.
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Introduced
05/05/2023
05/05/2023
In Committee
06/30/2023
06/30/2023
Crossed Over
06/26/2023
06/26/2023
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to divorce, further providing for legislative findings and intent, for definitions and for effect of agreement between parties; and, in property rights, further providing for equitable division of marital property.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to provide further provisions regarding divorce proceedings. Specifically, it recognizes companion animals as a special category of personal property and requires courts to consider the well-being of companion animals when dividing marital property. The bill also allows parties to enter into enforceable agreements regarding the possession and care of companion animals during divorce proceedings. Additionally, the bill establishes a rebuttable presumption of custody for service animals that assist a party or a minor in that party's custody.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (13)
Anita Kulik (D)*,
Tim Briggs (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Jim Marshall (R),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 06/30/2023)
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