Flick Outlines Custody Reform Push for 2027-2028
State Rep. Jamie Flick laid out his legislative priorities ahead of the 2027-2028 session, including new custody reform bills.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Legislative Policy
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State Rep. Jamie Flick outlined his legislative priorities for the 2027-2028 session, including plans to submit a package of new custody reform bills. His main custody legislation, HB 1499, already has 80 bipartisan co-sponsors.
Why it matters
Flick's agenda reflects priorities drawn from constituent feedback, including property tax reform and grooming legislation. The plans signal continued focus on custody policy and issues affecting Pennsylvania communities.
HB 1499 has 80 bipartisan co-sponsors, and Flick helped bring more than $25.3 million to the 83rd District during the 2025-2026 session. Pennsylvania remains one of four states that does not allow cameras in courts, and the custody bills' final provisions have not yet been released.
The players
Jamie Flick
Pennsylvania state representative for the 83rd District, based in South Williamsport, who has served on the Pennsylvania Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust for two years.
The details
Flick shared a summary of his priorities with the Sun-Gazette ahead of the 2027-2028 legislative schedule. He also plans to request a seat on the Government Oversight Committee and to cultivate relationships with Taiwan to bring manufacturing jobs to the district.
Timeline
October: Flick held his first E-recycling event, which he plans to make annual.
April 22: Fifth annual Human Services Expo and Speaker Series at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Political Context
Pennsylvania remains one of four states that does not allow cameras in courts, which places its legal transparency debates alongside its custody and family-law reform efforts. Flick's custody package will be considered against this backdrop of ongoing courtroom access questions.
If the custody reform bills advance, families involved in custody disputes in the 83rd District could face new procedural requirements. Constituents can track the bills' progress as they move through the House during the 2027-2028 session.
The takeaway
Flick's custody agenda shows how constituent concerns can shape a legislator's priorities before a session begins. Residents interested in these issues can follow the bills as they are introduced.
Further reading
For broader context, explore Legislative Policy coverage across Pennsylvania.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
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