FailedFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Alex Valdez (D)
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House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
May 14, 2026
Summary
The bill lets a judge decide who gets a pet and how it will be cared for when a marriage ends or property is divided. It sets factors the court must consider, such as the animal’s health, each party’s history with the pet, and any evidence of abuse, and it permits shared custody arrangements with split expenses. It also expands emergency protection orders to cover animals.
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