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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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