Loading chat...

MA S1022

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Pavel Payano

Click for details

Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Landlords cannot evict tenants solely for having an unauthorized pet until one year after a state of emergency ends, unless the pet poses a safety risk to other residents

  • Hotels must allow pets during a state of emergency unless the pet has caused a demonstrated noise or safety threat

  • Condominium associations cannot prohibit dogs based on breed, size, weight, or appearance in their declarations, bylaws, or rules

  • Pet rent is capped at 1% of the first month's rent per dog and 1% cumulatively for all other household pets, with service and assistance animals exempt from additional charges

  • Homeowners and renters insurance companies cannot refuse coverage, cancel policies, or increase premiums based on a dog's breed, and public housing authorities cannot base tenancy decisions on a dog's breed, size, weight, or appearance

Legislative Description

To maintain stable housing for families with pets

Last Action

Accompanied S2720

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means12/11/2025
Housing2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available