Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program - Definitions
What this bill does
Defining the terms 'service dog', 'support dog', and 'therapy horse' for the purposes of the law governing the Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program in the Department of Veterans Affairs; defining 'service dog' as one that is individually trained to perform certain tasks for the benefit of individuals with certain disabilities; defining 'support dog' as one that is individually trained to provide certain support services; and defining 'therapy horse' to include one that is deemed appropriate for interactions with veterans.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Owings, George | MD Department of Veterans Affairs | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Chisholm, Delegate Chisholmlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Shawyer, Wanda | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Seigler, Jane | Maryland Horse Council | Written (PDF) |