HB16-1308
Fraudulent Misrepresentation Of A Service Animal
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2016 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the offense of intentional misrepresentation of a service animal.
Bill Summary:
The bill creates a criminal offense of intentional misrepresentation of a service animal (offense). The offense applies to a person who intentionally misrepresents an animal in his or her possession as a service animal or a service-animal-in-training for the purpose of obtaining the rights and privileges granted by law to persons with disabilities with service animals.
The penalty for intentional misrepresentation of a service animal mirrors the penalty for an offender who violates the provisions of the law concerning reserved parking for persons with disabilities. A person who has been convicted of an offense may petition the court to have his or her record of first conviction sealed if he or she has not committed an offense in the 3 years prior to petitioning the court.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
The penalty for intentional misrepresentation of a service animal mirrors the penalty for an offender who violates the provisions of the law concerning reserved parking for persons with disabilities. A person who has been convicted of an offense may petition the court to have his or her record of first conviction sealed if he or she has not committed an offense in the 3 years prior to petitioning the court.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2016 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment C). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment D). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 16-1308, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | Vote summary |
| The motion | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment E). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 16-1308, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2016 | Third Reading | BILL |
65
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2016 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely |
| 03/29/2016 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |
| 03/29/2016 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/28/2016 | House | House Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 03/22/2016 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/02/2016 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |
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