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NY A07967
Bill
Status
4/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Yudelka Tapia
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AI Summary
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Prohibits denying persons with disabilities the right to be accompanied by guide dogs or service dogs in places of public accommodation, resorts, amusements, and housing accommodations
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Bans extra charges or security deposits for guide dogs or service dogs in housing, though owners remain liable for any damage caused by their animals
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Expands the definition of "public facility" to explicitly include TNC vehicles (rideshare services like Uber and Lyft)
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Creates a misdemeanor penalty with fines up to $2,500 for knowingly violating the service dog access provisions
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Requires the Division of Human Rights, in consultation with the Attorney General and Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, to launch a public awareness campaign within 90 days about service dog rights, penalties for violations, and appropriate accommodations
Legislative Description
Protects the rights of persons with disabilities to be accompanied by a guide dog or service dog in a place of public accommodation or housing accommodation; imposes a misdemeanor penalty for violations; requires the division of human rights to conduct a public awareness and education campaign.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026