MD SB535 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-2)
Status: Passed on April 24 2023 - 100% progression
Action: 2023-04-24 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 212
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-2)
Status: Passed on April 24 2023 - 100% progression
Action: 2023-04-24 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 212
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting a person from discriminating in the sale or rental of, or otherwise making unavailable or denying, a dwelling to an individual with a disability who has, obtains, or retains a certain service dog; and defining "service dog" as a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.
Title
Human Relations - Housing Discrimination - Service Dogs
Sponsors
| Sen. Mary James [D] | Sen. Benjamin Brooks [D] | Sen. Michael Jackson [D] | Sen. Johnny Salling [R] |
| Sen. William Smith [D] | Sen. Chris West [R] | Sen. Craig Zucker [D] |
Roll Calls
2023-04-07 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 43 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 4) [PASS]
2023-04-05 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 135 N: 1 NV: 2 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2023-03-10 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 46 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2023-04-05 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 135 N: 1 NV: 2 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2023-03-10 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 46 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-24 | Senate | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 212 |
| 2023-04-07 | Senate | Passed Enrolled |
| 2023-04-07 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (43-0) |
| 2023-04-07 | Senate | Senate Concurs House Amendments |
| 2023-04-05 | House | Third Reading Passed (135-1) |
| 2023-03-31 | House | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2023-03-31 | House | Favorable with Amendments {983923/1 Adopted |
| 2023-03-31 | House | Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation |
| 2023-03-20 | House | Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2023-03-18 | House | Referred Environment and Transportation |
| 2023-03-10 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (46-0) |
| 2023-03-08 | Senate | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2023-03-08 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments {523926/1 Adopted |
| 2023-03-07 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings |
| 2023-02-14 | Senate | Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2023-02-03 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Same As/Similar To
HB608 (Crossfiled) 2023-04-24 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211
Subjects
Disabilities
Discrimination
Dogs
Fees
Housing
Human Relations
Leases and Rent
Liability
Residential Property
Discrimination
Dogs
Fees
Housing
Human Relations
Leases and Rent
Liability
Residential Property
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Government | 20 | 706 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
