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House Bill 23-1068 enhances protections for pet-owning renters by banning breed-based insurance discrimination, capping pet deposits and monthly pet rent fees, ensuring humane treatment of pets during evictions, and removing pets from personal property liens. The bill restricts pet security deposits to $300, limits monthly pet rent to $35 or 1.5% of base rent, and requires that law enforcement and landlords adhere to humane procedures when evicting tenants with pets. Insurance companies can no longer deny coverage solely based on dog breeds, although they can still evaluate risk based on specific animal behavior. These reforms aim to decrease pet surrenders, improve rental accessibility for pet owners, and advance fair housing policies while ensuring that landlords and insurers uphold reasonable protections.