Bill > H1437

This bill aims to maintain stable housing for families with pets during an economic crisis and beyond. It includes several key provisions: 1. It prohibits landlords from initiating eviction proceedings solely based on the presence of a pet, unless the pet is causing harm to other residents, for one year after the end of the COVID-19 state of emergency declaration. 2. It requires hotels to reasonably allow pets during the COVID-19 state of emergency, unless the pet has caused a demonstrated noise or safety threat. 3. It prohibits condominium associations and state-aided public housing authorities from prohibiting the keeping of dogs based on breed, size, weight, or appearance. 4. It prohibits insurance companies from refusing to issue, renew, or cancel homeowners or renters insurance policies, or from imposing increased premiums, based solely on the presence of a specific dog breed on the property, unless the dog has been designated as dangerous under the law. The bill is intended to provide stability and support for families with pets during periods of economic hardship and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1437