The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 166, aims to amend current statutes to address and prevent fraud and abuse related to the misrepresentation of service animals. The bill seeks to establish penalties for individuals who falsely claim that their animals are trained service animals, thereby protecting the rights and special considerations afforded to legitimate service animals and their owners.

The bill does not specify the exact legal language that will be inserted or deleted from current law, but it emphasizes the need for clear regulations to deter fraudulent claims regarding service animals. The overarching goal is to ensure that the protections intended for trained service animals are not undermined by individuals misrepresenting their pets as service animals.