On June 10, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 1018, making it Act 23 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act will increase protections for child victims and witnesses in agency administrative proceedings. Senator Timothy P. Kearney sponsored Act 23, stating that it will “fix a serious oversight in our state agency administrative procedure that allows child abusers to confront and … [Read more...] about Act 23 of 2024: Pennsylvania Law Reforms Administrative Procedures to Protect Children
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Pennsylvania to Establish a Women, Infants, and Children State Advisory Board
On June 10, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill No. 721, making it Act No. 22 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act establishes the Women, Infants, and Children State Advisory Board (WICSAB). Rallying bi-partisan support in the State Senate and House of Representatives, the Act intends to increase participation and enrollment in programs that support women, infants and children … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania to Establish a Women, Infants, and Children State Advisory Board
Family Law Arbitration Bill Unanimously Passed By Pennsylvania General Assembly
The Pennsylvania General Assembly unanimously passed House Bill No. 917, which introduces the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act. HB 917 was signed by Pennsylvania Governor, Josh Shapiro, on May 8, 2024, making it Act No. 12 of 2024. KingSpry’s Managing Partner and Family Law Attorney, Jessica F. Moyer, details how the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act will impact family law … [Read more...] about Family Law Arbitration Bill Unanimously Passed By Pennsylvania General Assembly
Kayden’s Law Passed By the General Assembly
On April 8 and 9, 2024, the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives signed Senate Bill No. 55. SB 55 which develops a procedure for custody proceedings that ensures greater protection of children. Upon signature by Pennsylvania’s Governor, Josh Shapiro, Kayden’s Law will be enacted. KingSpry’s Managing Partner and Family Law Attorney, Jessica F. Moyer, details the impact … [Read more...] about Kayden’s Law Passed By the General Assembly
Pennsylvania Senate Takes Action to Prevent Abuse in Child Custody Proceedings with Unanimous Support of Kayden’s Law
In a 50-0 vote, the Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Bill No. 55 on December 13, 2023. Upon passage in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Senate Bill No. 55 will enact Kayden’s Law, which develops a procedure for custody proceedings that ensures greater protection of children. KingSpry’s Managing Partner and Family Law Attorney, Jessica F. Moyer, details the proposed legislation and … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Senate Takes Action to Prevent Abuse in Child Custody Proceedings with Unanimous Support of Kayden’s Law
Unanimous Passage of Act 48 Gives Kinship Providers New Voice in Child Custody Proceedings
On December 14, 2023, Governor Shapiro approved House Bill No. 1058, which gives kinship care providers a voice in child dependency proceedings. Enacted as Act 48 of 2023, the law expands who is able to advocate for children in these proceedings. Now, those who engage in family finding and kinship care will have the opportunity to share their opinion on what is best for children during these … [Read more...] about Unanimous Passage of Act 48 Gives Kinship Providers New Voice in Child Custody Proceedings
