GA HB668

Replaces terminology throughout Georgia Code from "assistance dogs," "guide dogs," and separate disability categories (blind, deaf, physically disabled) to unified terms "service dogs" and "physically or mentally impaired persons"

Creates tiered criminal penalties for service dog interference: misdemeanor with up to 12 months imprisonment and $1,000 fine for interfering; high and aggravated misdemeanor with 6-12 months and up to $5,000 fine for causing physical harm; felony with 2-10 years imprisonment and up to $50,000 fine for killing or materially injuring a service dog

Requires mandatory restitution for service dog crimes including veterinary expenses, restorative training costs, and full replacement value of the dog and handler training if the dog dies or can no longer perform duties

Establishes a new misdemeanor of high and aggravated nature (up to $2,000 fine and 30 days confinement) for individuals who deliberately misrepresent themselves as qualified to use or train service dogs

Expands "owner training" rights allowing physically or mentally impaired persons to train their own service dogs in public places, with requirements including notifying onsite managers, maintaining control of the dog, and the dog being at least six months old and housebroken