Overview: Bill Number: HD 3760, Title: An Act relative to a commission to study access to emotional support animals in residential housing, Status: proposed bill, Introduced: November 29, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to establish a commission to study the issues surrounding access to emotional support animals in residential housing. The commission would examine the current laws and regulations, identify barriers to access, and make recommendations to improve policies and ensure fair treatment for individuals who rely on emotional support animals.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a 15-member commission to study access to emotional support animals in residential housing
- Requires the commission to examine current laws, regulations, and policies related to emotional support animals
- Directs the commission to identify barriers to access and make recommendations to improve policies and ensure fair treatment
- Mandates the commission to submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the legislature within one year of the bill's enactment
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily affect individuals with disabilities or mental health conditions who rely on emotional support animals, as well as residential housing providers. The commission's findings and recommendations could lead to changes in policies and regulations that would impact the rights and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill is currently in the proposed stage and has been introduced in the state legislature. If passed, the commission would be required to submit its report within one year of the bill's enactment, after which the legislature may consider further action based on the commission's recommendations.