HB1699

In child custody, further providing for award of custody, repealing provisions relating to relocation and providing for relocation.

Introduced·7/7/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1699 amends child custody laws to establish new procedures for relocation requests.

Pennsylvania HB1699 amends Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to revise the procedures for handling relocation requests in child custody cases. The bill mandates that any party proposing a relocation must file a custody complaint or petition for relocation and modification, providing detailed information about the proposed move. The relocating party must serve notice of the proposed relocation to all individuals with custody rights, either 60 days before the move or as soon as reasonably possible if the move is unplanned.

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History

Jul 7, 2025

House

Referred to Judiciary