MISREPRESENT SERVICE ANIMALS
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of misrepresentation of a service animal. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowingly represents, expressly or impliedly, that the animal is a service animal for the purpose of securing the rights and privileges afforded to a person with a disability accompanied by a service animal and the person knew that the animal is not a service animal. Provides that a law enforcement officer may require the person to remove an animal that is not a service animal from a place of public accommodation if its behavior is disruptive or displays negative behaviors as provided in the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Provides that the person remains responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of the animal. Defines "service animal". Provides that misrepresentation of a service animal is a petty offense. Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act to make conforming changes.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2021
Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 10, 2023
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 27, 2021
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 21, 2021
House · Reported by committee
To Sentencing, Penalties and Criminal Procedure Subcommittee
Mar 16, 2021
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Feb 19, 2021
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joyce Mason
DDemocratic
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