Clarifies documentation requirements for assistance animals in rental dwelling units in South Dakota.

South Dakota HB1231 amends existing law to clarify documentation requirements for tenants seeking to use assistance animals in rental units. Landlords may require tenants to provide reliable documentation from a licensed health care provider confirming the tenant's disability and the need for the assistance animal. The documentation must be issued within the past year unless the disability is permanent or readily apparent. The landlord may verify the authenticity of the documentation by confirming the provider's licensure and that it was issued specifically for the tenant.

Clarifies documentation requirements for assistance animals in rental dwelling units in South Dakota.

South Dakota HB1231 amends existing law to clarify documentation requirements for tenants seeking to use assistance animals in rental units. Landlords may require tenants to provide reliable documentation from a licensed health care provider confirming the tenant's disability and the need for the assistance animal. The documentation must be issued within the past year unless the disability is permanent or readily apparent. The landlord may verify the authenticity of the documentation by confirming the provider's licensure and that it was issued specifically for the tenant.