2026 session. Prime sponsor: no sponsor listed. Status: Sent to interim study.
The bill creates a new chapter of state law defining "facility comfort dogs," which are agency-owned dogs used by emergency response or public safety agencies to give emotional support. It sets care rules, including no breeding, no raw diet, and liability insurance. It requires American Kennel Club certifications and ongoing training for dogs and handlers, trainer qualifications, identification patches, and a central tracking system. It would take effect 60 days after passage.
The House referred the bill to the Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee, which held a hearing on February 11, 2026, and voted 15-0 to refer it for interim study. The House approved that referral by voice vote on March 11, 2026. On October 16, 2026, the interim study report found it not recommended for future legislation, by a vote of 11-0.