MD HB660 | 2021 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Passed on May 18 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-05-18 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 307
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]

Summary

Defining the terms "service dog", "support dog", and "therapy horse" for the purposes of the law governing the Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program in the Department of Veterans Affairs; defining "service dog" as one that is individually trained to perform certain tasks for the benefit of individuals with certain disabilities; defining "support dog" as one that is individually trained to provide certain support services; and defining "therapy horse" to include one that is deemed appropriate for interactions with veterans.

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Title

Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program - Definitions

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2021-04-12 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 46 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2021-04-12 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 136 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2021-03-17 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 135 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 5) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2021-05-18HouseApproved by the Governor - Chapter 307
2021-04-12HousePassed Enrolled
2021-04-12HouseThird Reading Passed (136-0)
2021-04-12HouseHouse Concurs Senate Amendments
2021-04-12SenateThird Reading Passed (46-0)
2021-04-10SenateSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
2021-04-10SenateFavorable with Amendments {284438/1 Adopted
2021-04-10SenateFavorable with Amendments Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2021-03-18SenateReferred Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2021-03-17HouseThird Reading Passed (135-0)
2021-03-16HouseFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
2021-03-14HouseFavorable Report by Health and Government Operations
2021-02-12HouseHearing 3/03 at 1:30 p.m.
2021-01-22HouseFirst Reading Health and Government Operations

Same As/Similar To

SB284 (Crossfiled) 2021-05-18 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 308

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
State Government9957(n/a)See Bill Text

Maryland State Sources


Bill Comments

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