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MN HF3621

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/24/2016

Primary Sponsor

Paul Marquart

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Creates new misdemeanor offense in Minnesota Statutes chapter 609 for knowingly misrepresenting an animal as a service animal in any place, accommodation, or conveyance
  • Applies specifically when misrepresentation is used to secure rights or benefits for persons with disabilities under Minnesota chapters 256C and 363A or the federal Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Defines "service animal" according to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended
  • Effective August 1, 2016, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date
  • Authored by Representative Marquart and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Legislative Description

Service animal misrepresentation to gain benefits prohibited.

Last Action

Author added Yarusso.

4/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance3/24/2016

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