SB 335 - Hoskins, Denny
Modifies the definition of a service dog
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
1472S.01I
Title
SB 335
House Handler
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Journal Page
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Effective Date
August 28, 2017
Committee
Current Status
Voted Do Pass S Seniors, Families and Children Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 335 - This act adds "mental health service dog" to the definition of a service dog. A mental health service dog, or psychiatric service dog, is a dog that has been specially trained for an owner who has a psychiatric disability, medical condition, or developmental disability, including but not limited to, the following: autism spectrum disorder, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and schizophrenia. The dog is trained to perform tasks to assist the owner, including alerting or responding to panic attacks and anxiety, as well as performing other tasks directly related to the owner's disability.
This act is substantially similar to HB 262 (2017) and similar to HCS/HB 1428 (2016), HB 787 (2015), and HB 142 (2015).
SARAH HASKINS