Louisiana HB126 allows victims of sex offenses to be accompanied by a facility dog while testifying in court.
Louisiana HB126 amends existing law to require courts to allow victims of sex offenses to be accompanied by a facility dog while testifying in court. This facility dog must be specially trained to provide emotional support without causing a distraction. The bill retains the current law that allows the use of facility dogs for witnesses under 18 years of age or those with developmental disabilities. The facility dog must be certified and a graduate of an accredited assistance dog organization.
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