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A 6364

Provides that certain tenants who own or keep pets shall not be denied occupancy or be subject to eviction solely on those grounds

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Deborah Glick

Prohibits landlords from denying housing or evicting tenants solely for owning or keeping a pet, extending rental protections to pet-owning renters.

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Bill Summary · A 6364

Summary of Bill A 6364

Overview

Bill A 6364 would prohibit discrimination against tenants who own or keep pets by preventing landlords from denying occupancy or evicting tenants solely on the grounds of pet ownership. The bill is currently in the committee stage, having been introduced on March 4, 2025 and referred to the Housing committee.

Purpose and intent

  • To ensure tenants who own or keep pets are not denied housing opportunities or subjected to eviction solely because of pet ownership.
  • To expand housing protections to pet owners, reducing pet-based discrimination in rental housing.

Key provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and status)

  • Prohibition on denial of occupancy based solely on pet ownership.
  • Prohibition on eviction of tenants solely for owning or keeping a pet.
  • Details on the scope (which tenants or which pets are covered) and any associated limitations (e.g., reasonable restrictions related to safety, property condition, or building rules) would be defined in the bill’s full text.
  • Any related requirements for landlords (such as pet-related deposits, fees, or restrictions) would be specified in the enacted language. The current summary reflects the core protection stated in the bill’s title.

Note: The precise definitions of “pets,” “certain tenants,” and any exemptions or conditions would be clarified in the bill’s full text.

Who is affected

  • Tenants who own or keep pets would gain protection against denial of occupancy or eviction on the basis of pet ownership.
  • Landlords and property managers would be affected, as they would need to comply with the new protections and any accompanying requirements or restrictions established by the bill.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: March 4, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Housing committee.
  • Related legislative action: A 6245 (prior-session) is listed as related, suggesting a similar or predecessor measure.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Positive: Improves housing access for pet owners and reduces pet-related discrimination in the rental market.
  • Operational considerations for landlords: may require adjustments to rental policies, handling of pet deposits or fees, and enforcement of pet-related safety and care standards.
  • Gaps to watch (in the full text): Definitions of “pets,” qualifying tenants, permitted restrictions, pet-related deposits or fees, breed/size limitations, service/emotional support animals, and enforcement mechanisms.

Next steps

  • As the bill progresses, it would move through committee hearings, potential amendments, and votes in the chamber. The full text will clarify definitions, exemptions, and any fiscal implications.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to reflect any available text from the bill you provide or compare A 6364 to A 6245 from the prior session.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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