[nagdu] Fwd: Haslam Signs New Service Animal Regulations into Law

[Margo and Arrow]

Yes, but the sections dealing with showing I D's or other proof need to be
removed from the state laws.

Margo and Arrow

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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 8:56 AM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] Fwd: Haslam Signs New Service Animal Regulations into
Law

Wouldn't Federal law have superseded these changes anyway? It seems to me
that is so. I am learning a lot by being here though.

CL

On May 29, 2013, at 7:46 AM, Jimmy <jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Greetings from Tennessee.
> 	I wanted to update those who do live or travel in the Tennessee area
regarding an update to service animal laws. The law,as of July 1, 2013, will
come into effect. 
> Best,
> James
>> Subject: Haslam Signs New Service Animal Regulations into Law
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http://www.dlactn.org/news-events/61-latest-news/127-haslam-signs-new-servic
e-animal-regulations-into-law.html
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>> Changes Make it Easier for Service Animal Users to Access Community
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>> April 10, 2013
>> 
>> (Nashville, TN)- With Governor Haslam's signature on SB72/HB85 last week,
Tennessee has simplified its law for business owners and service animal
users. Disability Law & Advocacy Center of Tennessee worked with the
Tennessee Disability Coalition and Statewide Independent Living Council to
educate law makers on the impact this legislation would have in Tennessee. 
>> 
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>> The law, effective July 1, 2013 will allow people with disabilities who
use guide dogs to go places freely without worrying about taking proof with
them. They will no longer need to worry about experiencing problems due to
their use of a service animal.
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>> 
>> While important to people with disabilities who depend on their service
animals for full community access, Representative Jon Lundberg, the bill's
House sponsor points out, "We also took steps to protect businesses with
this important policy change."  In line with federal law, Tennessee's law
now allows businesses to ask a person to remove a service animal if it is
not house broken or the animal is out of control and the handler does not
take effective action to control it.
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>> Senator Becky Duncan Massey, the Senate sponsor for the bill, believes a
change was needed at this time because "over the last year we have seen
several businesses act on incorrect information due to the differences
between State and Federal guidelines."
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>> Now businesses will not have to worry about accidentally violating
people's rights since state and federal law will be the same on this issue.
As a side benefit, businesses may see an increase in patronage due to
providing greater access for all people, including people with disabilities
who use service animals
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>> Disability Law & Advocacy Center's Legal Director, Martha M. Lafferty is
excited about the policy change, but more so, the friends of disability
rights that have emerged from the effort. "In working with both the bill
sponsors and our partner agencies we have been gratified to see our strong
belief in human rights shared by others."
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