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GA SB468
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2020
Primary Sponsor
Renee Unterman
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AI Summary
- Animal shelters in Georgia are required to accept registrations of service dogs belonging to disabled veterans
- Disabled veterans may register their service dog with an animal shelter in their county of residence, or with the nearest shelter if none exists in their county
- "Service dog" is defined as a guide or service dog prescribed for a disabled veteran, with "disabled veteran" defined by reference to existing Georgia tax code (Code Section 48-5-48)
- Registration may include the veteran's name and contact information, the dog's name and breed, a description or photograph of the dog, and any other information relevant to locating the dog if separated from the veteran
- Adds new Code Section 4-8-8 to Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
Legislative Description
Dogs; animal shelters to accept registration of veterans' service dogs; require
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/13/2020
Full Bill Text
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