Introduced
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To make it a crime to falsely represent to a housing provider that a person has a disability or is in possession of an “emotional support animal” prescribed by a medical service professional, and permit a housing provider to require reliable documentation from the individual's health care provider to confirm this status. The bill would also establish procedures, standards and required credentials (including state licensure) for a medical professional prescribing an “emotional support animal.” Falsely claiming this status, or falsely prescribing for it, would be subject to fines, jail or community service.
Referred to the Committee on Local Government
