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CT HB06427

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2017

Primary Sponsor

Robert Sampson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 830 to require landlords with pet-prohibiting policies to permit tenants with disabilities to have service animals or emotional support animals
  • Requires compliance with written guidance from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development interpreting the Fair Housing Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
  • Referred to the Committee on Housing
  • Introduced by Representative Sampson (80th District)
  • Aims to align state law with federal fair housing requirements

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Federal Requirements For Service Animals Of Tenants.

Last Action

Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Environment

2/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Environment2/1/2017
Housing1/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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