Allow Public Housing Authorities To Adopt Behavior-Based Regulations On Pets Owned By Residents

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Allow Public Housing Authorities To Adopt Behavior-Based Regulations On Pets Owned By Residents

FLORIDA STATE LEGISLATORS

If passed, HB941/SB942 would minimize safety and welfare concerns and lead to greater freedom of choice for residents of public housing units.

Petition by

Vanessa Brito

Miami, Florida

To: FLORIDA STATE LEGISLATORS
From: [Your Name]

Please advance HB941/SB942. This bill would harmonize Florida law as it pertains to breed-specific legislation in public housing.

Currently, a variety of dog breeds are banned or restricted by public housing agencies, making it impossible for families with four-legged family members to find adequate housing, adding to the strain of the housing affordability crisis in the state.

The alternative would be heartbreaking. Families would either have to surrender their pets to an already-overwhelmed animal shelter, abandon them, or choose for homelessness as they seek housing alternatives.

Behavior-based restrictions allow public housing agencies to prioritize all residents and allow families and their pets to stay together safely. I urge you to advance this important piece of legislation.