Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Co-Sponsored by Guide Dogs for the Blind and Canine Companions to Combat Emotional Support Animal Fraud
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Gavin Newsom has signed the first bill in the nation to crack down on fraudulent practices concerning emotional support animals, while protecting public access rights for people with legitimate service dogs such as guide dogs or service dogs for physical disabilities.
Key Points:
- Gavin Newsom has signed the first bill in the nation to crack down on fraudulent practices concerning emotional support animals, while protecting public access rights for people with legitimate service dogs such as guide dogs or service dogs for physical disabilities.
- The legislation, co-sponsored by Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) and Canine Companions , garnered a rare groundswell of bipartisan support in the California Assembly and Senate.
- It was a pleasure joining forces with Assemblymember Friedman and stakeholders to combat the fraudulent practice of misrepresenting emotional support dogs as trained service dogs, said Senator Bates.
- Headquartered in San Rafael, Calif., Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) is the largest guide dog school in North America.