Rep. Jamie Flick announced a press conference, Judiciary hearing and panel for Oct. 5 at the State Capitol focused on House Bill 1499 child custody reform.

Several parental advocacy groups have started an online petition urging the Pa. House Judiciary Committee to allow a child custody reform bill to go to vote.

Harrisburg, Pa. — It was standing-room-only during a hearing on Tuesday to examine House Bill 1499, legislation sponsored by Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) to reform Pennsylvania’s child custody laws and ensure children can maintain meaningful relationships with both loving, fit parents.