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MO SB33

Bill

Status

Passed

6/12/2013

Primary Sponsor

John Lamping

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates December 4th as "PKS Day" (Pallister-Killian Syndrome Day) in Missouri to promote awareness and educational activities about the genetic disorder and support research, education, and community service programs.

  • Expands the definition of disability in public accommodation laws to include "other" disabilities beyond visual, aural, and physical disabilities, explicitly including diabetes as defined in section 213.010.

  • Broadens the definition of "service dog" to include dogs trained to assist persons with mental disabilities, adding "search and rescue dog" specifically trained to prevent persons with mental disabilities (including verbal and nonverbal autism) from becoming lost.

  • Defines "professional therapy dog" as dogs trained to provide physical therapeutic functions under a qualified handler's direction, excluding volunteer visitation therapy dogs.

  • Establishes that service dog trainers and service dog team members from recognized training centers may access public premises while training or working with dogs without extra charges, subject to the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to individuals with mental disabilities and establishes PKS Awareness Day

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/12/2013

Committee Referrals

Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities3/27/2013
Seniors, Families and Pensions1/10/2013

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