Bill > HB668

This bill updates Georgia law to consistently refer to "service dogs" instead of "assistance dogs" or "guide dogs," clarifying that a service dog is a canine individually trained to perform specific tasks for a physically or mentally impaired person. It establishes criminal penalties for interfering with, harming, or causing the death of a service dog, with penalties escalating for more severe offenses, and mandates restitution for veterinary costs, training, and replacement value of the dog. The bill also creates a penalty for individuals who falsely claim to need a service dog to gain accommodations or rights, and it revises provisions regarding the rights of individuals with disabilities to be accompanied by service dogs in public accommodations, housing, and on public transportation, while also outlining specific requirements for service dogs in training and their handlers.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70962