HB2696

Further providing for definitions; establishing the trained service dog card; providing for the documentation of service dogs and for admittance of registered service dog to public accommodations; establishing a trained service dog card database; providing for immunity from liability; providing for the offense of fraudulent misrepresentation of a service dog; and making editorial changes.

Introduced·7/15/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2696 amends the Assistance and Service Animal Integrity Act to establish a trained service dog card and database, and to provide for.

Pennsylvania HB2696 amends the Assistance and Service Animal Integrity Act by establishing a trained service dog card and a database to record all registered service dogs. The bill provides for the admittance of registered service dogs to public accommodations, including buildings open to the public, public transportation, and common carriers. It also establishes immunity from liability for public accommodation owners unless negligence is involved. The bill creates the offense of fraudulent misrepresentation of a service dog and makes editorial changes to the act.

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Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee
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History

Jul 15

House

Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs