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Caucus reviews bill limiting HOA rules on dogs and backyard hens
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Summary
SB 1582 would restrict homeowner‑association rules that ban certain household pets and set limits for backyard fowl (up to six hens, no roosters); sponsors say the bill prevents breed, size or weight discrimination and extends a 2024 preemption law to HOA rules.
Senate Bill 1582, discussed at length in caucus, would establish statewide limits on homeowner‑association regulation of household pets and backyard poultry. The bill’s strike‑everything text lays out prohibitions and permissions for HOAs and specifies requirements for keeping hens and other fowl.
"You can have up to six—6 hens—and no roosters," Ozzy said while describing provisions that set maximum bird counts and pen‑size requirements. Members noted the bill builds on a 2024 statute that preempted certain municipal restrictions by allowing localities to be precluded from banning fowl; SB 1582 would take the next step by addressing HOA rules.
The bill also includes language preventing discrimination by HOAs based on a pet’s breed, size or weight, language Ozzy said is intended to stop associations from barring particular breeds of dogs. Members discussed enforcement details, insurance considerations and where local airport or municipal rules might interact with animal regulations.
A caucus member interjected that prior sessions have considered similar measures, and one member noted unions or other stakeholders had recently signaled support for the construction‑contract item discussed nearby in the agenda. No floor vote occurred during this caucus review; the sponsor said staff is available for more questions.
