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NY A06816
Bill
Status
5/16/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Benedetto
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AI Summary
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Repeals subdivisions 31, 32, and 33 of section 292 of the executive law relating to service animals.
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Expands protection against discrimination to include persons accompanying dogs trained by professional guide dog, hearing dog, or service dog centers or trainers, and protects people engaged in training such dogs.
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Clarifies that reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities includes the use of animals to alleviate symptoms or effects of a disability in housing and dwelling contexts.
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Amends housing discrimination provisions to specify that reasonable accommodations must permit use of animals necessary for disability-related purposes in both rental housing and common use areas.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to service animals, guide dogs, hearing dogs and service dogs.
Last Action
amended on third reading (t) 6816b
6/19/2012