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2017 SESSION
HB 2109 Persons with disabilities; expands definition of "service dog."
Introduced by: Kaye Kory | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Rights of persons with disabilities; definition of "service dog." Expands the definition of "service dog" to include dogs trained to assist persons with a disability by providing (i) therapeutic contact to help with depression, anxiety, or certain phobias, or to improve physical or cognitive functioning, or (ii) emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship.
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HISTORY
- 01/10/17 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17102344D
- 01/10/17 House: Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
- 01/17/17 House: Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #3
- 02/07/17 House: Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions