- Published: Sunday, May 30, 2021 01:46 PM
SPRINGFIELD – To prevent families from having to give up beloved pets to find affordable housing, Assistant Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) has moved a measure through the General Assembly to allow tenants to keep at least two common household pets, regardless of breed, size or weight, in their residence.
“Eighty-one million American households now share their homes with 173 million dogs and cats,” Holmes said. “Regardless of their income, people love their pets and view them as members of the family. Affordable housing should be accessible for all types of people, and that includes people with pets.”