HB1192 Summary

• Expands the definition of "service animal" to include dogs trained for guide, signal, seizure alert, mobility, psychiatric, and sensory assistance, replacing the previous narrow definition limited to visual, hearing, and physical disabilities.

• Extends service animal access rights to individuals with physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory disabilities across all public accommodations, replacing the previous language that only addressed certain disability types.

• Makes service animal handlers liable for any damage caused by their animals to premises or facilities in public accommodations and housing.

• Establishes that killing or injuring a service animal or search and rescue dog without just cause is a Class D felony, with the perpetrator required to make restitution to the animal's owner.

• Creates new requirements for public accommodations including restrictions on disability inquiries, control standards for service animals (harness/leash requirements with limited exceptions), and procedures for integrating service animals into K-12 schools.