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
Under existing law, service dogs and personal assistance service dogs are permitted in public areas
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
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.
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 |