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MD HB1152

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dana Stein

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Landlords of residential rental properties in Maryland must provide a written copy or summary of the property's pet policy in any rental application form for a unit

  • Pet policies must disclose breed and weight restrictions, limits on number of pets allowed, and vaccination requirements

  • Required fee disclosures include up-front nonrefundable pet fees, refundable pet deposits, and monthly pet fees

  • Landlords must also disclose any liability insurance requirements and additional requirements imposed on pet owners

  • Effective October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Real Property - Residential Rental Property - Pet Policy Disclosure (Pet Policy Transparency Act)

Insurance

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 490

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings3/17/2025
Environment and Transportation2/6/2025

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