By State Affairs
A bill to provide enhanced protections for pet owners facing the restrictions of homeowner associations moved one step closer to becoming law this week.
Senate Bill 1582 would prevent homeowner associations from telling residents they can’t own a dog or a cat if the animal is a certain breed, size or weight. It also clarifies the association can adopt reasonable rules regarding the number of dogs or cats a resident can own, as well as regulating the behavior of an animal.
Rep. Matt Gress introduced the legislation as a striker amendment.
The bill passed the Committee of Whole on Tuesday and is now awaiting a floor vote — although that may take awhile given Gov. Katie Hobbs’ ongoing bill moratorium and the House’s recent extended break.
The bill originally contained provisions allowing residents to own chickens, but the House passed a floor amendment removing those protections.
