Pennsylvania HB378 amends custody laws to prioritize child safety and well-being in custody decisions.

Pennsylvania HB378 amends Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to modify the factors considered in child custody decisions. The bill emphasizes the importance of child safety, ensuring that courts prioritize factors such as the likelihood of each party to ensure the child's safety, past and present abuse, and violent or assaultive behavior. It also considers the child's need for stability, the ability of each party to meet the child's daily needs, and the level of cooperation between the parties. The bill takes effect in 60 days.

Pennsylvania HB378 amends custody laws to prioritize child safety and well-being in custody decisions.

Pennsylvania HB378 amends Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to modify the factors considered in child custody decisions. The bill emphasizes the importance of child safety, ensuring that courts prioritize factors such as the likelihood of each party to ensure the child's safety, past and present abuse, and violent or assaultive behavior. It also considers the child's need for stability, the ability of each party to meet the child's daily needs, and the level of cooperation between the parties. The bill takes effect in 60 days.