2008 House Bill 5598

Establish rules for disposition of pets in divorce

Introduced in the House

Jan. 9, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Michael Sak (D-76)

To authorize a court in a divorce case to order either the placement of any pets with one or the other party, or that the pet be surrendered to the humane society. A court could not order “shared custody;” however the parties could agree to this if they choose. Any agreement about pets between the parties would be made enforceable under the bill.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary