HI HB1994

Sellers or providers of emotional support animals must give buyers written notice stating the animal lacks service animal training, does not qualify for service animal legal protections, and that misrepresenting it as a service animal is unlawful.

Healthcare providers or businesses issuing disability-related verification for emotional support animals must provide the same written disclaimers to users.

Sellers of emotional support animal certificates, vests, or identification tags must notify buyers that these items do not establish the animal as a service animal and confer no service animal legal rights.

All required written notices must be printed in at least 12-point bold type and attached to or included on the receipt.

Violations carry civil penalties of $100-$250 for first offense and at least $500 for subsequent violations, determined by preponderance of evidence.