Arkansas 2021 HB1497 Support Dogs for Witnesses

Outline of Arkansas


Expanding The Permitted Use Of A Certified Facility Dog For Vulnerable Witnesses: Allows use of a specially trained support dog to provide companionship for courtroom witnesses with enumerated disabilities, including dyslexia.

  • Bill Text: <a href="https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/FTPDocument?path=%2FBills%2F2021R%2FPublic%2FHB1497.pdf">HB 1497 as Engrossed</a>
  • History: <a href="https://legiscan.com/AR/bill/HB1497/2021">Legiscan</a>, <a href="https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?tbType=&id=hb1497&ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021R">Arkansas State Legislature</a>
  • Act / Statute Reference: Amends Arkansas Code § 16-43-1002