HB1412

In child custody, further providing for modification of existing order.

Chamber Passed·7/7/25

Pennsylvania HB1412 allows courts to modify child custody orders without requiring a demonstration of a material change in circumstances.

Pennsylvania HB1412 amends Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to allow courts to modify child custody orders to serve the best interest of the child without requiring a demonstration of a material change in circumstances. This change applies to custody orders entered by Pennsylvania courts or other states subject to jurisdictional requirements. However, it does not apply to custody orders entered during military deployment or those entered before the effective date of this amendment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 102–101 · Jul 7, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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14
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 2, 2025

11:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Jul 14, 2025

Senate

Referred to Judiciary

Jul 7, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Jul 7, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (102-101)