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PA SB926

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Kane

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 5328(a)(14) of Title 23 (Domestic Relations) regarding factors courts must consider when awarding child custody

  • Lawful use of medical marijuana under Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Act (2016) cannot alone be used as evidence to determine child custody decisions

  • Lawful medical marijuana use by a party cannot alone require that party to undergo drug testing in custody proceedings

  • Courts must still consider history of drug or alcohol abuse as a factor in custody determinations, but legal medical marijuana use is explicitly excluded from this consideration

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In child custody, further providing for factors to consider when awarding custody.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

7/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary7/17/2025

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