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HB 0796 - Handicapped persons; provide rights and responsibilities of individuals with service animals; provisions

Tracking Level: Watch
Sponsor: Kirby, Tom 114th
Last Action: 1/25/2016 - House Second Readers
House Committee: JudyNC
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

SUMMARY:  LC 40 1000 Adds mental impairment and psychological disorder or illness to the categories of individuals (including students) entitled to use and be accompanied by service animals. Increases the penalty for knowingly and intentionally destroys or causes physical harm to a service animal. 

EFFECTIVE DATE:  Upon approval by the General Assembly and Governor.

 


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