Please Call Your PA Legislature in Support of HB 1588

Today, HB 1588, is set for a vote on the House Floor. This bill allows for $35.00 from Marriage Licences and $25.00 from Divorce Fees to be allocated to a fund to help victims of Domestic Violence.

Please contact your State Legislature and tell them to VOTE YES on HB 1588.


Here is the summary Courtesy of Pennsylvania Legislative Services

HB 1588 - (PLS Summary)(PN 1969) Amends Titles 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary) by stating that the fee for issuing a marriage license or declaration and for returns to the department shall be $38, of which $2.50 shall be retained by the county where the license is issued and $35.50 shall be remitted to the State. The money remitted to the State would be transferred to the State Treasurer and be placed in the General Fund. Of the money remitted to the state, $35 shall be forwarded to DPW for use for victims of domestic violence. The bill also charges a $25 fee for the commencement of an action for divorce or an action for annulment of marriage. The money collected shall be made available for use for victims of domestic violence.