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CT HB05512
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/17/2019
Primary Sponsor
Fred Camillo
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AI Summary
- Amends title 46a of the Connecticut general statutes to prohibit individuals from knowingly representing a dog as a service animal or a dog in training to be a service animal, whether expressly or impliedly
- Applies the prohibition to representations made for the purpose of obtaining rights or privileges afforded to individuals with disabilities
- Uses the definitions of "service animal" and "individual with a disability" from 28 CFR 35.104 (federal regulation) as amended
- Allows representation of a dog as a service animal only if the dog actually is a service animal or is genuinely being trained as a service animal
- Referred to the Committee on Human Services and introduced by Rep. Camillo of the 151st District in the January 2019 session
Legislative Description
An Act Prohibiting The Misrepresentation Of A Dog As A Service Animal.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services
1/17/2019
Committee Referrals
Human Services1/17/2019
Full Bill Text
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