Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program - Definitions
Sponsor: Bryan W. Simonaire (District 31)Committee: Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsSubject: State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 308 (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
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' as one that is deemed appropriate for interactions with veterans.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Guibao, Patricklobbyist | MD Military Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Leber, Verna | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Simonaire, Senator Simonairelegislator | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Simonaire, Senator Simonairelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Pouliquen, Corinne Marie | Maryland Horse Council | Oral |
| FWA | Seigler, Jane | Maryland Horse Council | Written (PDF) |