The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding landlord liability in relation to assistance and service animals. Specifically, it would insert language stating that "a landlord is not liable for injuries or damages caused by a purported assistance animal or alleged service animal that is allowed as a reasonable accommodation or modification on the landlord's property." This change clarifies the extent of landlord liability and ensures that landlords are not held responsible for incidents involving these animals, while also affirming that the rights of individuals with disabilities remain protected under existing Arizona fair housing laws.

Additionally, the bill introduces definitions for "assistance animal" and "service animal," expanding the understanding of these terms within the legal framework. An "assistance animal" is defined as any trained or untrained animal that provides support for a person with a disability, while a "service animal" is specifically defined as a dog or miniature horse trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities. The bill also makes technical and conforming changes to existing statutes, ensuring consistency and clarity in the language used throughout the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 33-1320
House Engrossed Version: 33-1320
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-1491, 41-1497.38, 41-1491.22, 101-336, 110-325, 41-1491.14, 41-1491.21, 41-1491.25
Chaptered Version: 41-1491, 41-1497.38, 41-1491.22, 101-336, 110-325, 41-1491.14, 41-1491.21, 41-1491.25