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ID S1051
Bill
Status
2/7/2017
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 18-5812A to prohibit denial of use or admittance to public places and transportation based on a person with mental or emotional disability being accompanied by a support animal.
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Allows persons receiving treatment for mental or emotional disabilities to bring support animals to public places listed in Section 56-703 without paying extra charges, but remain liable for any damage caused by the animal.
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Requires support animal owners to provide documentation signed by a licensed health care provider treating their disability upon request from place owners or employees; failure to provide documentation disqualifies them from legal protections.
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Defines "support animal" as an animal that works, provides assistance, performs tasks, or provides emotional support that alleviates one or more symptoms or effects of a person's mental or emotional disability.
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Makes intentional violation of these provisions a misdemeanor offense.
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to provide that persons with mental or emotional disabilities may be accompanied by support animals in places open to the public.
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to Health & Welfare
2/8/2017