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MO HB203
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Corcoran
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AI Summary
- Repeals and replaces section 209.200, RSMo, to expand definitions related to service dogs
- Adds "professional therapy dog" as a new category of service dog, defined as a dog selected, trained, and tested to provide specific physical therapeutic functions under a qualified handler's direction
- Professional therapy dogs must work as part of the handler's occupation or profession in institutional settings, community-based group settings, or while providing services to persons with disabilities
- Excludes volunteer visitation therapy dogs (certified or uncertified) from the professional therapy dog definition
- Incorporates existing definitions for guide dogs, hearing dogs, medical alert/response dogs, and mobility dogs alongside the new professional therapy dog category
Legislative Description
Adds professional therapy dogs to the definition of "service dog" as it relates to crimes against these animals or crimes of impersonating a disabled individual
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
4/27/2011
Committee Referrals
Crime Prevention And Public Safety1/20/2011
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