[nagdu] Fwd: Haslam Signs New Service Animal Regulationsinto Law

Julie J. julielj at neb.rr.com
Wed May 29 15:05:10 UTC 2013


No, the ADA would supersede the state laws regarding public access.  However 
the contrary state laws create confusion and legal complications.  It would 
end up being a lengthy legal nightmare if a case went through the court 
system.  It's much better that the legislative branch makes sure that state 
laws mesh with federal.  It can be done through the judicial branch of 
government, but that is a costly and time consuming, not to mention 
stressful for the person who decides to pursue it through the court system.

Julie


-----Original Message----- 
From: Cindy Ray
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 9:29 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Fwd: Haslam Signs New Service Animal Regulationsinto 
Law

Oh, so the state laws, if they include things like showing IDs, are primary 
there? Thanks for the info.

Cindy Lou

On May 29, 2013, at 9:22 AM, "Margo and Arrow" <margo.downey at verizon.net> 
wrote:

> Yes, but the sections dealing with showing I D's or other proof need to be
> removed from the state laws.
>
> Margo and Arrow
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray
> Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 8:56 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> 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 Wouldn't Federal law have superseded these changes anyway?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
>>>
>>>
>>>
> http://www.dlactn.org/news-events/61-latest-news/127-haslam-signs-new-servic
> e-animal-regulations-into-law.html
>>>
>>> Changes Make it Easier for Service Animal Users to Access Community
>>>
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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."
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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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