Prohibits insurers from cancelling renters' insurance based on the ownership of a specific breed of dog
Summary
Prohibits insurers issuing policies insuring personal injury and property damage arising out of a lease, from cancelling or refusing to issue or renew such a policy, or charging increased premiums based upon the harboring of a specific breed of dog on the premises.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2022
Last action Jan 19, 2022
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1
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0
Committee
1
Jan 19, 2022
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
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