Fairness for Families: Supporting PA House Bill 1499

For too long, Pennsylvania’s custody laws have defaulted to a “winner and loser” system that leaves children caught in the middle. HB 1499 seeks to change that by establishing a rebuttable presumption that shared parenting is in the best interest of the child.

Research shows that children with active, meaningful relationships with both parents have better emotional, academic, and social outcomes. HB 1499 isn’t just about “parental rights”—it’s about a child’s right to be raised by both parents.

Judge Pence shares her thoughts on 50/50 Shared Parenting in Kentucky.

Don Hubin debunking myths about equal shared parenting.

2025 Annie E. Casey Kids Count Report

874,000 (35%) of Pennsylvania Children live in single parent families.

2022 DRC / NPO Pennsylvania Shared Parenting Polling

Shared Parenting has overwhelming public support in Pennsylvania.

Link to Text of HB 1499

Sign the HB 1499 Petition

You can use this to find out who your state representative is and how to contact him or her. (Find my Legislator)

You can use this to contact members of the House Judiciary. (Contact the members)