Handicapped persons; additional rights and responsibilities of persons with service animals; provide
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped persons, so as to provide for additional rights and responsibilities of persons with service animals; to provide for accommodation of those requiring service animals; to authorize creation and issuance of information cards under the auspices of the Department of Human Services; to provide for criminal offenses and penalties relating to fraudulent representation relating to disability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 22, 2017
Last action Feb 14, 2018
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 14, 2018
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tom Kirby
RRepublican
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