AZ SB1040

Adds a new subsection K requiring persons not to fraudulently misrepresent an animal as a service animal or service animal in training to public places, with a civil penalty of $250 imposed by a court or hearing officer for violations.

Defines "service animal" as any dog or miniature horse individually trained or in training to perform work or tasks for individuals with disabilities, explicitly excluding other animal species whether wild or domestic.

Clarifies that emotional support, well-being, comfort, companionship, and crime deterrent effects do not constitute work or tasks qualifying an animal as a service animal.

Prohibits public places from excluding service animals unless the animal poses a direct threat to health or safety, fundamentally alters the nature of the place, poses an undue burden, is out of control, or is not housebroken.

Requires public places that remove a service animal to give the individual the opportunity to return and obtain goods, services, or accommodations without the animal present.