Human Relations - Housing Discrimination - Service Dogs
Sponsor: Mary A. Lehman (District 21)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Human RelationsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
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.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Lehman, Mary | MGA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Williams, Hindley | Maryland Centers for Independent Living | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Radov, Lisa | Maryland Votes for Animals, Inc. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Lehman, Delegate Lehmanlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Jensen, Meleah | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Knettles, Terri | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Othman, Ronza | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |