The proposed legislation, known as the "Louisiana Support and Service Animal Integrity Act," aims to establish clear guidelines and regulations regarding support animals and service dogs in Louisiana. It introduces definitions for key terms such as "disability," "healthcare provider," and "support animal," while emphasizing the importance of a therapeutic relationship between healthcare providers and individuals seeking support animals. The Act mandates that healthcare providers must meet specific criteria before issuing documentation for support animals, including conducting a disability assessment and maintaining a therapeutic relationship for at least thirty days.

Additionally, the Act prohibits misrepresentation of animals as service dogs and outlines penalties for individuals or businesses that violate these provisions. It requires sellers of support animals to provide written notice to buyers regarding the lack of special training for support animals compared to service dogs. Violations can result in fines ranging from $500 for a first offense to $2,500 for subsequent offenses. The legislation also clarifies that it does not alter existing federal or state laws related to reasonable accommodation and equal access to housing for individuals with disabilities.