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Pennsylvania lawmakers pass bill treating pets as family in divorce, prioritizing their well-being in custody decisions.
Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives has passed House Bill 97, which would treat pets as family members in divorce proceedings, requiring courts to consider the animal’s best interests—such as health, well-being, and bond with each owner—when making custody decisions.
The bill, which shifts pets from being classified as property to recognized family members, reflects a growing national trend and now moves to the Senate for consideration.
If enacted, Pennsylvania would join states adopting similar reforms to acknowledge the emotional significance of pets in households.
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Los legisladores de Pennsylvania aprueban un proyecto de ley que trata a las mascotas como familia en el divorcio, dando prioridad a su bienestar en las decisiones de custodia.