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HI HB2749

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2012

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Say

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Permits restaurant patrons to bring dogs into restaurants at the discretion of the restaurant owner or manager
  • Requires restaurants allowing dogs to implement safety and sanitation procedures to immediately clean animal waste and prevent contamination of food preparation areas
  • Specifies that the provision does not diminish rights of persons with disabilities to request reasonable accommodations under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 489 related to public accommodation discrimination
  • Received support from Hawaiian Humane Society and Poi Dogs & Popoki; opposed by Respiratory & Environmental Disabilities Association of Hawaii and two individuals

Legislative Description

Dogs; Restaurants

Last Action

(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/23/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/14/2012
Health1/27/2012

Full Bill Text

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