Bill > S885

This bill aims to maintain stable housing for families with pets during economic crises and beyond. The key provisions include: 1. Prohibiting landlords from initiating eviction actions solely based on the presence of a pet, unless the pet poses a safety threat, for one year after the COVID-19 state of emergency ends. 2. Requiring hotels to reasonably accommodate pets during the COVID-19 state of emergency, unless the pet has caused a demonstrated noise or safety threat. 3. Preventing condominium associations from prohibiting the keeping of dogs based on breed, size, weight, or appearance. 4. Prohibiting state-aided public housing regulations, rules, or policies from restricting the keeping of dogs based on breed, size, weight, or appearance. 5. Prohibiting homeowners or renters insurance companies from refusing to issue, renew, or charge increased premiums based solely on the harboring of a specific breed of dog, unless the dog has been designated as dangerous. 6. Preventing public housing authorities from making tenancy determinations based on the breed, size, weight, or appearance of a dog owned by the applicant or household member.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S885