If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes regarding landlord liability in relation to assistance and service animals. Specifically, it would insert a provision stating that a landlord is not liable for injuries or damages caused by a purported assistance or service animal that is allowed as a reasonable accommodation or modification on the landlord's property. This change aims to clarify the extent of landlord liability concerning these animals, ensuring that landlords are not held responsible for incidents involving them.

Additionally, the bill would redefine key terms related to assistance and service animals. It would establish a new definition for "assistance animal" as any trained or untrained animal that provides support for individuals with disabilities, and it would define "service animal" specifically as dogs or miniature horses trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities. The bill also emphasizes that the liability exemption for landlords does not limit the rights of individuals with disabilities as outlined in existing Arizona fair housing laws. Overall, these updates aim to provide clearer guidelines for landlords while protecting the rights of tenants with disabilities.

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