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WI AB366
Bill
Status
12/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Tittl
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AI Summary
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Housing providers may request documentation of disability-related need for emotional support animals from a licensed health professional, including a prescription or letter
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Individuals face a minimum $500 forfeiture for intentionally misrepresenting a disability, the need for an emotional support animal, or providing false documentation to obtain housing
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Licensed health professionals face a minimum $500 forfeiture for misrepresenting a patient's disability or need for an emotional support animal, or for providing documentation without at least a 30-day patient-provider relationship
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Falsely claiming to have a service animal at public accommodations carries penalties of up to $200 for a first offense and up to $500 for subsequent offenses, with community service alternatives available (20 hours first offense, 40 hours for repeat)
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The Department of Workforce Development must prepare signage and informational brochures for businesses explaining service animal rights and laws, developed in consultation with service animal organizations and business groups
Legislative Description
Emotional support animals in housing; falsely claiming that an animal is a service animal; and providing a penalty. (FE)
Last Action
Report vetoed by the Governor on 12-5-2025
12/5/2025