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Panel approves bill giving judges factors to consider for companion-animal custody in divorces
Summary
House Bill 97 passed the committee 15-11. The bill provides factors judges may use when deciding custody of companion animals during equitable distribution of marital property.
The House Judiciary Committee voted 15 to 11 to report House Bill 97, which would provide factors for judges to consider when deciding custody of companion animals as part of equitable distribution in divorce proceedings.
Counsel summarized the bill, saying it "provides factors for judges to consider when deciding custody of a companion animal during equitable distribution of marital property." Counsel also reported the bill takes effect in 60 days and that there were no amendments.
There were no recorded substantive objections in committee discussion in the transcript; the clerk announced the vote and the bill will be reported as committed.
