This bill expands pet-friendly public housing by stopping blanket bans on pets, limiting pet deposits, and prohibiting evictions solely for having a pet if residents follow the rules. It would end the sale of dogs and cats in pet shops, requiring these businesses to focus on pet adoptions. Laboratories and product testing facilities would be required to make reasonable efforts to place healthy dogs and cats for adoption after research, and to use non-animal testing methods when possible. The bill also strengthens penalties for pet neglect, prohibits insurance companies from making decisions based on a dog’s breed, and aims to reduce shelter crowding and unsafe pet care across the state.
