HB 1553 (2026): relative to pet-related fees and rent in residential tenancies.

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HB 1553 (2026)

relative to pet-related fees and rent in residential tenancies.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Housing
  • Subject: Housing

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Housing committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2026, with 52 people signed in online: 46 in support and 6 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2026, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Housing, GP 231
  • February 3, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Housing, GP 231
  • February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House

Votes

  • February 19, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing
  • January 27, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 01:30 pm GP 231
  • February 3, 2026: Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
  • February 3, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 17-1; CC)
  • February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026

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