State-specific rules
ADA is the floor.
Many states add more.
Pick your state below to see service-dog rules beyond ADA. Includes misrepresentation penalties, training rights, state ID tag programs, and housing extras.
ADA Federal Baseline (all 50 states)
- Public access to all places open to the public
- No documentation required
- No registration required
- Businesses may ask only 2 questions (is it a service animal, what task)
- No fee may be charged for the dog
- Dog must be under handler control + housebroken
Pick your state
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Alabama
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New York
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Ohio
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Vermont
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming