Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced

H4835 — An Act to codify pet-friendly elderly housing policies and ensure pet parity across housing authorities

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill promotes pet-friendly policies in elderly housing.

This bill establishes formal policies to allow pets in housing for the elderly and ensures consistent treatment across different housing authorities. It aims to improve living conditions for seniors who wish to keep pets.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with elderly members can consider their pets when making housing decisions.

Summary

An Act to codify pet-friendly elderly housing policies and ensure pet parity across housing authorities

Bill Text

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Sponsors

  • Joint Committee on Housing · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Joint Committee on Housing

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does H4835 do?
An Act to codify pet-friendly elderly housing policies and ensure pet parity across housing authorities
Who sponsors H4835?
H4835 is sponsored by Joint Committee on Housing.
What is the current status of H4835?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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