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WI SB327
Bill
Status
6/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rachael Cabral-Guevara
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AI Summary
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Housing providers may require documentation including a prescription from a licensed health professional for emotional support animals, and individuals who provide false prescription documentation or health professionals who issue prescriptions without at least a 30-day patient relationship must forfeit at least $500
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Service animals in public accommodations are redefined to include only dogs or miniature horses meeting federal ADA standards (28 CFR 35.104), plus dogs or miniature horses in training
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Intentionally misrepresenting possession of a service animal in public accommodations carries a forfeiture of up to $200 for a first violation and up to $500 for subsequent violations, with community service as an alternative penalty
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Department of Workforce Development must prepare signage stating "task-trained service animals are welcome" and informational brochures about business rights regarding service animals, developed in consultation with service animal organizations and business owner groups
Legislative Description
Emotional support animals in housing; falsely claiming that an animal is a service animal; and providing a penalty. (FE)
Last Action
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11/11/2025