HB 498

An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection from abuse, further providing for emergency relief by minor judiciary.

In committee Last action February 5, 2025: Referred to Judiciary

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 19

Prime sponsor: Carol Kazeem
Cosponsors (18): Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Elizabeth Fiedler, Emily Kinkead, G. Roni Green, Joe Ciresi, Jose Giral, Joseph Hohenstein, Justin Fleming, Kristine Howard, Lindsay Powell, Mandy Steele, Mary Jo Daley, Melissa Cerrato, Scott Conklin, Tarik Khan

Status

In committee as of February 5, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
February 5, 2025	House	Referred to Judiciary

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Pennsylvania General Assembly: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills — copied November 2, 2026

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