TAMPA, Fla. — A bill banning certain dog breed discrimination could soon be signed into law in Florida.
Senate Bill 942 would prohibit government housing from restricting certain breeds of dogs. The bill would also protect dogs by adding that weight and size can no longer be restricted in public housing.
The legislation easily passed the Florida House and Senate and now awaits the governor’s signature.
Martha Boden, CEO of the Tampa Bay SPCA, said it’s a good thing the topic is being discussed since a dog’s breed, size or weight is not an indicator of its behavior.
“While this legislation only applies to government housing, I really hope that it will encourage landlords to rethink their restrictions on tenants with pets. Housing is already a challenge in Tampa Bay,” she said. she declared.
Any dog breed or size restrictions established by HOAs or non-governmental apartments or rental properties are still allowed in the State of Florida.