HB 1391-FN (2020): relative to prohibiting discrimination in housing against persons with pets.

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HB 1391-FN (2020)

relative to prohibiting discrimination in housing against persons with pets.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Housing

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on January 15, 2020 and January 30, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–9 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0820h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 196–96, on a motion by Rep. Ellen Read.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2020, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • January 30, 2020, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 4, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 12, 2020, House: Lay on Table — yeas 196, nays 96, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 15, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/15/2020 10:00 am LOB 208
  • January 30, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/30/2020 11:00 am LOB 208
  • March 4, 2020: Executive Session: 03/04/2020 10:00 am LOB 208
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0820h (NT) for 03/11/2020 (Vote 10-9; RC)
  • March 12, 2020: Lay on Table (Rep. Read): MA RC 196-96 03/12/2020
  • September 23, 2020: Died on Table

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court