H1108B1164A01065 SFR:EJH 06/16/23 #90 A01065
AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL NO. 1108
Sponsor: REPRESENTATIVE HOHENSTEIN
Printer's No. 1164
Amend Bill, page 3, lines 8 through 22, by striking out all
of said lines and inserting
(g) Companion animal.--
(1) Upon the request of either party, the court shall
provide for the possession or care, or both, of a companion
animal of the parties in accordance with this subsection.
(2) If the companion animal is a service animal, as that
term is defined in section 2 of the act of October 24, 2018
(P.L.733, No.118), known as the Assistance and Service Animal
Integrity Act, for a party or for an individual who is under
18 years of age and in the custody of that party, there shall
be a rebuttable presumption of custody of the companion
animal to that party.
(3) If paragraph (2) does not apply, the court shall
consider all relevant factors, including the following:
(i) W hether the companion animal was acquired prior
to or during the marriage.
(ii) The basic daily needs of the companion animal.
(iii) The party who generally facilitates veterinary
care for the companion animal.
(iv) The party who generally provides the companion
animal with social interaction.
(v) The party who generally ensures compliance with
State and local regulations regarding the companion
animal.
(vi) The party who provides the greater ability to
financially support the companion animal.
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