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Introduced
01/06/2023
01/06/2023
In Committee
01/06/2023
01/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2023
04/12/2023
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Housing authorities; common household pets. Requires each housing authority to permit tenants to own or maintain one or more common household pets, as defined in the bill, subject to applicable state and federal law and regulations and certain reasonable conditions outlined in the bill. As defined, "common household pet" does not include an assistance animal or any animal prohibited by a local ordinance regulating the keeping of animals or fowl, other than dogs or cats, within a certain distance of residences or other buildings or structures.
AI Summary
This bill requires each housing authority to permit tenants to own or maintain one or more common household pets, such as dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, rodents, fish, or non-venomous reptiles, subject to applicable state and federal laws and regulations, as well as certain reasonable conditions set by the housing authority. The bill defines "common household pet" to exclude assistance animals or animals prohibited by local ordinances, and "reasonable condition" to exclude breed-specific or weight-based restrictions beyond what local ordinances allow.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Angelia Williams Graves (D)*,
Nadarius Clark (D),
Wendy Gooditis (D),
Elizabeth Guzmán (D),
Kaye Kory (D),
Last Action
Left in General Laws (on 02/07/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+HB1614 |
| Substitute for HB1614 General Laws, Subcommittee #2 | https://committees.lis.virginia.gov/pdfs/drafts/23105556D.pdf |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+HB1614+hil |
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