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CT HB06289
Bill
Status
1/25/2019
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Aresimowicz
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AI Summary
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Requires housing providers to grant reasonable accommodations for persons with mental and emotional disabilities who live with emotional support animals, consistent with the federal Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3604 et seq.) and Title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 701 et seq.)
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Establishes penalties for individuals who misrepresent the status of an animal as an emotional support animal
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Applies to any regulations adopted under the referenced federal fair housing and rehabilitation laws
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Referred to the Committee on Housing for consideration during the January 2019 General Assembly session
Legislative Description
An Act Requiring Reasonable Accommodations For Certain Persons Living With An Emotional Support Animal And Establishing Penalties For Misrepresenting The Status Of Such Animal.
Last Action
Public Hearing 02/14
2/8/2019