Relates to divorce and the consideration by the court of companion animals
Summary
Directs the court to consider whether the companion animal was acquired prior to or during the marriage; the basic daily needs of the companion animal; the party who generally facilitates veterinary care for the companion animal; the party who generally provides the companion animal with social interaction; the party who generally ensures compliance with state and local regulations regarding the companion animal; and the party who provides the greater ability to financially support the companion animal.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026
Last action May 29, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 29, 2026
How they voted
57–1
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 63
May 29, 2026
D
Democratic41
87% Yea
R
Republican22
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
2
May 29, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
May 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 16, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeremy Cooney
DDemocratic/Working Families
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