As landmark pet policy transparency legislation awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature, new research from the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative finds that California’s rental market routinely leaves renters without critical information about pet policies until after they have invested time and money pursuing a property.

Historic legislation to bring greater transparency to California’s rental housing market has cleared the state Legislature and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom for his signature.

Michelson Center for Public Policy applauds the California State Assembly’s passage of SB 1296, the Pet Policy Transparency Act, marking a major step toward establishing a more transparent and efficient rental application process for California renters and housing providers alike.

 Michelson Center for Public Policy applauds the Assembly Judiciary Committee’s passage of SB 1296, the Pet Policy Transparency Act, a commonsense transparency bill that requires landlords to clearly disclose rental pet policies before charging an application fee.

The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) has released a feasibility study exploring how pet-inclusive housing policies can help address housing and equity challenges across the county.

Colorado makes history with the passage of H.B.25-1207, a groundbreaking pet-inclusive housing law ending breed discrimination and expanding access to pet-friendly, affordable housing. Backed by Michelson Center for Public Policy, the bill supports housing stability for vulnerable renters and their pets.

Dr. Gary Michelson discussed Michelson Found Animals Foundation’s work on pet-inclusive housing policies and animal welfare during Pet Week on Capitol Hill.