HB16-1201
Health Professionals Companion Animals
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2016 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the requirement that certain medical professionals make a finding regarding the disability of a patient who requests the use of an animal as a reasonable accommodation in housing when that animal does not meet the definition of a service animal.
Bill Summary:
The bill requires the following medical professionals, when approached by a patient seeking a companion or emotional support animal, to make a finding regarding whether the patient has a disability or a finding that there is insufficient evidence to make a disabili ty determination:
- Physicians, physician assistants, and anesthesiologist assistants ( section 1 of the bill);
- Nurses ( section 2 ); and
- Psychologists, social workers, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, licensed professional counselors, and addiction counselors ( section 3 ).
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Yeulin Willett
Committees
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2016 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment H). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 16-1201 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-6. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 16-1201, as amended, to the Committee on Agriculture, as substitute motion. | The motion failed on a vote of 6-7. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 16-1201, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 6-7. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2016 | House | House Committee on Health, Insurance, & Environment Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/04/2016 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Health, Insurance, & Environment |