HB460 Alabama 2016 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2016
Title
Facility dog, defined, permitted with child victim or witness in certain cases
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, service dogs and
personal assistance service dogs are permitted in
public areas</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would allow for the use of a
certified facility dog, as defined, in legal
proceedings when permitted by the judge to assist a
victim or witness, to reduce unnecessary emotional
distress experienced by a victim or witness and
allow full and factual testimony</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> To allow for the use of a certified facility dog in
certain legal proceedings involving a witness or victim when
permitted by the judge; and to provide for the definition and
criteria of a dog qualifying as a certified facility dog and a
certified handler.
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Subjects
Facility Dog
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2016 | H | Indefinitely Postponed |
| April 13, 2016 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| March 22, 2016 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | April 13, 2016 | Room 617 at 00:00 | House JUDY Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB460 Alabama 2016 Session - Introduced |