A Rhode Island lawmaker introduced a new bill for pet custody battles.
The bill now requires judges to consider the pet’s best interest when deciding who gets custody in a divorce.
Pets are considered property under Rhode Island’s current divorce law.
But lawmakers say they are also a big part of the family and that the best decision should be made.
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