FL S1128

Defines "emotional support animal" as an animal that provides support by its presence to alleviate symptoms or effects of a disability, without requiring specific training for work or tasks.

Grants individuals with disabilities who have emotional support animals full and equal access to housing accommodations without paying extra compensation, unless the animal poses a direct threat to safety, health, or property that cannot be mitigated.

Allows housing providers to request written documentation from a health care practitioner verifying the individual's disability and the animal's supportive role when the disability is not readily apparent.

Establishes that individuals with disabilities remain liable for any damage caused by their service animals or emotional support animals, and housing accommodations may request proof of vaccination compliance.

Makes falsifying emotional support animal documentation or misrepresenting oneself as using an emotional support animal a second-degree misdemeanor, with penalties including up to 30 hours of community service for disability-related organizations.