CO: Help keep pets and families together
Success! HB 23-1068 was signed into law!
Update June 6, 2023: HB 23-1068 passed the Colorado legislature and was signed into law! Thank you to all the advocates who took action on this important bill.
Remove housing barriers for people with pets
The Pet Animal Ownership in Housing bill, introduced by Representative Alex Valdez, aims to remove housing barriers for people with pets — making it easier for families to stay together, and for more pets to be adopted from Colorado shelters.
House Bill 23-1068 currently includes the following:
Requires landlords to contact the local animal shelter if they evict a tenant and a pet is left behind.
Requires that those who receive the Colorado Housing Tax Credit for the development of affordable housing allow for pets on the property.
Prohibits insurance companies from using dog breed as a determining factor in homeowners and renters insurance policies.