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NY A05788
Bill
Status
Passed
12/29/2014
Primary Sponsor
Michael Benedetto
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AI Summary
- Repeals outdated definitions of guide dogs in Executive Law and consolidates all service animal definitions (guide dogs, hearing dogs, service dogs) to reference Civil Rights Law Section 47-B
- Expands protections against discrimination to include persons with any disability using service animals, not just blind or hearing impaired individuals
- Broadens the definition of "service dog" to include any dog individually trained to perform work or tasks for a person with a disability, removing previous ownership restrictions
- Updates Transportation Law to permit guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs to accompany persons with disabilities on public motor vehicles at no charge, with dogs defined per Civil Rights Law standards
- Removes specific medical certification requirements for hearing dog owners in public housing and updates Public Housing Law language to align with consolidated Civil Rights Law definitions
Legislative Description
Relates to service animals, guide dogs, hearing dogs and service dogs.
Last Action
approval memo.29
12/29/2014
Committee Referrals
Investigations and Government Operations5/19/2014
Rules6/21/2013
Investigations and Government Operations6/3/2013
Governmental Operations3/6/2013
Full Bill Text
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