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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
04/21/2020
04/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to protecting veterans with service dogs. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 272 of the General Laws by inserting a new section, Section 98B, to address the issue of misrepresenting pet dogs as service dogs. The bill defines key terms such as "disability," "service dog," and "service-dog-in-training," and establishes that business owners and individuals will continue to be protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The bill requires the executive office of labor and workforce development to provide businesses with a decal and a brochure detailing permissible questions to determine if a dog is a service dog. It also makes it a civil infraction for an individual to misrepresent a pet dog as a service dog, punishable by 30 hours of community service or a fine of up to $500.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/21/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2158 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2158.pdf |
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