2015 House Bill 4521 / Public Act 146

Authorize official service dog ID, tag and vest

Introduced in the House

April 28, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Tom Barrett (R-71)

To require the Department of Civil Rights to create an identification card, tag, and vest for a service animal (for example a seeing-eye dog) that is used by a person with a disability, which would demonstrate that the person with their animal is allowed to enter public accommodations where dogs are usually not allowed. The bill would also authorize service dog users to submit complaints the department via an existing 800-number “hotline.” See also House Bill 4527.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs

June 11, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 16, 2015

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 17, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security

Sept. 24, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 6, 2015

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To require the Department of Civil Rights to create an identification card, tag, and vest for a service animal (for example a seeing-eye dog) that is used by a person with a disability, which would demonstrate that the person with their animal is allowed to enter public accommodations where dogs are usually not allowed. The bill would also authorize service dog users to submit complaints the department via an existing 800-number “hotline.” See also House Bill 4527.

Received in the House

Oct. 6, 2015

Oct. 7, 2015

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 20, 2015