CA AB703

Prohibits insurers from refusing to issue, canceling, refusing to renew, or increasing premiums for residential property insurance based solely on the applicant or insured owning a dog of a specific breed or breed mixture.

Allows insurers to refuse coverage, cancel policies, or impose increased premiums based on sound underwriting and actuarial principles if a particular dog is known to be or has been declared potentially dangerous or vicious under Food and Agricultural Code Chapter 9.

Prohibits insurers from asking applicants or insured persons about specific dog breeds they own or harbor, but permits inquiries about whether a dog has been declared or is known to be potentially dangerous or vicious.

Defines "policy of residential property insurance" by reference to existing Insurance Code Section 10087.