In CommitteeFiled Apr 20, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Apr 20, 2026
Summary
The Pets Belong with Families Act changes the rules that public housing can place on tenants who have pets. It caps pet deposits at 10% of monthly rent, requires the deposit to be spread over at least three months and refunded if unused, and forbids any bans based on an animal’s breed, size, or weight. The bill still allows limits on the number of pets and bans species prohibited by state or local law.
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