House Bill 1178, which would criminalize the misrepresentation of a service animal, is one step closer to the governor’s desk.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals are not required to wear a vest, badge or carry a license. Lawmakers say that has contributed to ongoing issues.
The goal of the bill, lawmakers say, is to protect certified service animals and their handlers. They argue that people misrepresenting their pets as service animals has become too common…