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Relates to the rights of persons with disabilities in public places and places of public accommodation
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Harvey Weisenberg
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BILL NUMBER:S5618
Title of bill
An act to amend the civil rights law, in relation to the rights of persons with disabilities in public places and places of public accommodation
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would allow a person or child with a recognized disability to bring their certified service dog into all public entities, public places of accommodations, public transportation, and other places where the general public is invited.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would add five new subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 to subdivision 2 of section 47 of the civil rights law.
Justification
This bill would ensure that children and people with recognized disabilities, in which trained service dogs are assets, are not barred from using these public resources.
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Fiscal implications
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Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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