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OH HB399
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/17/2009
Primary Sponsor
John Adams
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AI Summary
- Amends section 955.011 of the Revised Code to expand the definition of "mobility impaired person" to include individuals diagnosed with autism
- Allows persons with autism to qualify for assistance dogs trained by nonprofit special agencies, including guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs
- Maintains existing exemptions from registration fees and requirements for permanent registration of assistance dogs for qualifying individuals
- Applies the expanded definition to sections 955.16 and 955.43 of the Revised Code governing assistance dogs
- Repeals the existing version of section 955.011 and replaces it with the amended definition
Legislative Description
To revise the definition of "mobility impaired person" to include a person who is diagnosed with autism for purposes of the statutes governing assistance dogs.
Mobility impaired person-includes autistic-so can obtain assistance dog
Last Action
Committee Report
5/13/2010
Full Bill Text
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