Service Dogs Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS116, “Service Dogs Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-62-session-2.
Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Service Dogs Act is currently at First Reading in the Nova Scotia Assembly. This bill would establish a framework for the use of service dogs in public places, ensuring they are allowed access and are not discriminated against. It would also provide guidance for businesses and individuals on how to accommodate service dogs, promoting greater understanding and accessibility for people with disabilities.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Service Dogs Act.
- 02In this Act, "service dog" means a dog trained to assist a person with a disability.
- 03A service dog is exempt from the requirements of the Animals Act.
- 04No person shall remove a service dog from a person with a disability without their consent.
- 05A person with a disability who uses a service dog has the right to access all public places.
- 06The Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations is responsible for enforcing this Act.
Vote roll
No division has been recorded for this bill yet.