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OH SB149
Bill
Status
4/14/2011
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Bacon
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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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Persons diagnosed with autism become eligible to have service dogs trained to assist them, consistent with existing provisions for seizure disorder and other neurological or psychological disabilities.
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The definition of "mobility impaired person" now encompasses individuals with autism alongside those with physiological defects, neurological disabilities, psychological disabilities, and seizure disorders that limit functional ability to ambulate or perform related functions.
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Assistance dog registration remains permanent and fee-exempt for owners who provide proof the dog is an assistance dog.
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-redefine-include autism-use of assistance dog
Last Action
To State & Local Government & Veterans Affairs
4/14/2011