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OH SB220
Bill
Status
12/15/2009
Primary Sponsor
Jim Hughes
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AI Summary
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Amends section 955.011 of the Revised Code to expand the definition of "mobility impaired person" to include individuals diagnosed with autism.
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Allows persons with autism to qualify for assistance dogs, which are trained by nonprofit special agencies to help mobility impaired individuals.
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Assistance dog owners who qualify remain eligible for permanent registration without annual renewal and fee exemption, with certification stamped "Ohio Assistance Dog-Permanent Registration."
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Maintains existing definitions and provisions for guide dogs (assisting blind persons), hearing dogs (assisting deaf or hearing-impaired persons), and service dogs (assisting mobility impaired persons).
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Repeals the previous version of section 955.011 of the Revised Code.
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
To Health, Human Services, & Aging
12/15/2009