HF566 Summary

• Permits landlords to require tenants to provide documentation from a licensed professional confirming the tenant's disability and the need for a service or support animal, unless the disability is readily apparent or already known to the landlord

• Prohibits landlords from requiring tenants to disclose medical records, medical providers, or other detailed medical information beyond confirmation of disability and disability-related need for the animal

• Prohibits landlords from charging additional fees, deposits, or charges for service or support animals, though tenants remain liable for any damage caused by the animal

• Defines "support animal" as an animal providing emotional support that alleviates identified symptoms of disability, and "service animal" according to federal regulations; excludes persons primarily providing animal certifications from the definition of licensed professional

• Allows landlords to deny rental applications or service animal requests if a tenant knowingly misrepresents having a disability or provides fraudulent documentation, and permits eviction actions for lease breaches