Minnesota HF4390 requires sellers of emotional support dogs to inform buyers that the dog is not a service dog and increases penalties for.

Minnesota HF4390 mandates that sellers of emotional support dogs provide written notice to buyers that the dog is not a service dog, lacks the required training, and is not entitled to the same rights as service dogs. The notice must be in at least 12-point bold type and can be included on the purchase receipt or on a separate piece of paper. The bill also increases criminal penalties for misrepresenting service animals, with repeat offenders facing a gross misdemeanor charge. The changes take effect on August 1, 2026.

Minnesota HF4390 requires sellers of emotional support dogs to inform buyers that the dog is not a service dog and increases penalties for.

Minnesota HF4390 mandates that sellers of emotional support dogs provide written notice to buyers that the dog is not a service dog, lacks the required training, and is not entitled to the same rights as service dogs. The notice must be in at least 12-point bold type and can be included on the purchase receipt or on a separate piece of paper. The bill also increases criminal penalties for misrepresenting service animals, with repeat offenders facing a gross misdemeanor charge. The changes take effect on August 1, 2026.