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Introduced
02/13/2023
02/13/2023
In Committee
03/06/2023
03/06/2023
Crossed Over
02/22/2023
02/22/2023
Passed
03/08/2023
03/08/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/13/2023
03/13/2023
Introduced Session
94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT REGARDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS; TO REQUIRE WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE BUYER OR RECIPIENT OF AN EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DOG; TO PLACE REQUIREMENTS ON A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER RELATED TO EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS; TO PROVIDE VIOLATIONS FOR MISREPRESENTATIONS RELATED TO EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill aims to regulate the use of emotional support animals in Arkansas. It requires sellers or providers of emotional support dogs to provide written notice to buyers or recipients that the dog does not have the training required for a service animal and is not entitled to the same legal rights. The bill also places requirements on healthcare providers when providing documentation for an individual's need for an emotional support dog, such as establishing a client-provider relationship and completing annual evaluations. Violations, such as fraudulently representing an emotional support dog as a service animal or failing to provide the required written notices, can result in civil penalties. The bill does not change existing federal or state laws related to reasonable accommodation and equal access to housing.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (16)
Matt Brown (R)*,
Missy Irvin (R)*,
Brandon Achor (R),
Mary Bentley (R),
Matt Duffield (R),
Denise Ennett (D),
Zack Gramlich (R),
Ashley Hudson (D),
Julie Mayberry (R),
Tippi McCullough (D),
Richard McGrew (R),
Jeremiah Moore (R),
Shad Pearce (R),
Aaron Pilkington (R),
Johnny Rye (R),
Steve Unger (R),
Last Action
Notification that HB1420 is now Act 268 (on 03/13/2023)
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