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Senate panel hears bill to make landlords list pet policies up front to prevent surrenders
Summary
A Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee hearing on SB 896, the Pet Policy Transparency Act, focused on requiring landlords to disclose pet rules in online listings and applications to reduce housing‑related pet surrenders and to create consistent disclosures about breed, size and fees.
Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee members heard testimony Feb. 25 on SB 8 96, the Pet Policy Transparency Act, a bill sponsored in the Senate and presented by staff for Delegate/Senator supporters that would require landlords and property managers to post pet policies in digital advertising, on property websites and with rental applications.
Supporters said the change is intended to reduce the number of animals surrendered to shelters for housing‑related reasons by giving prospective tenants clear, comparable information early in the search process. “SB 8 96 takes a very important first step in helping Marylanders who are looking for rental housing, particularly those…
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