HB 40
An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection from abuse, further providing for relief.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to strengthen protection orders for victims of domestic abuse. Specifically, it expands the types of relief a court can order, including temporary custody arrangements and financial support obligations for the abuser. It also introduces the possibility of requiring abusers to wear electronic monitoring devices when there’s an immediate and present danger to the victim or their children, outlining specific criteria for such orders.
Key provisions
- Allows courts to order temporary custody and visitation arrangements for minor children in protection from abuse cases.
- Requires defendants to provide health coverage for minor children and spouses as part of a protection order.
- Mandates the payment of rent or mortgage payments on the plaintiff’s residence if the defendant has a duty to support them.
- Authorizes courts to order the use of electronic monitoring devices when immediate danger exists, with specific requirements for the device’s functionality.
- Clarifies that filing a separate child custody petition is not barred by a protection order.
- Requires a complaint for support to be filed within two weeks of a protection order issuance, or the support order portion expires.
- Specifies factors the court should consider when determining if an electronic monitoring device is necessary.
- Defines the type of ‘electronic monitoring device’ that can be ordered.
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G. Roni Green
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