HB05264Introduced in the House
An Act Concerning Service Animals In Insurance Underwriting, The Appointment Of An Advocate In Proceedings Concerning The Welfare Or Custody Of Companion Animals, Assault Of A Domestic Animal And Establishing An Animal Abuse Task Force.
Introduced by Insurance and Real Estate Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To: (1) Prohibit any homeowners insurance or tenants insurance policy from discriminating based on owning any dog that is a dog trained or being trained as a service animal to assist blind, deaf or mobility impaired persons or is a therapy animal, (2) allow the court to appoint an advocate in proceedings concerning the welfare or custody of companion animals, (3) expand assault in the third degree to include domestic animals, and (4) establish an animal abuse task force.
Where it stands
Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Judiciary
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Chamber not recordedStage: INS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference) · March 12, 2026
13
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 senators recorded in this Chamber not recorded vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Raghib Allie-Brennan | 2 | Yes |
| Tom Delnicki | 14 | Yes |
| Kerry Szeps Wood | 29 | Yes |
| Jill Barry | 31 | Yes |
| Tammy Nuccio | 53 | Yes |
| Christine Pavalock-D'Amato | 77 | Yes |
| Stephen Meskers | 150 | Yes |
| Saud Anwar | 3 | Yes |
| Paul Honig | 8 | Yes |
| Matthew Lesser | 9 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Insurance and Real Estate
Public Hearing 02/24
Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference Judiciary
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Judiciary
Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Judiciary
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