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Service Dog State Access Laws

Public access rights for service dogs in training (SDITs), misrepresentation laws, and key statutes — all 50 states and Washington DC. Federal ADA is the floor; state law can go higher.

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What is an SDIT?
A service dog in training — a dog actively being trained to perform tasks for a person with a disability. Under federal law, SDITs do not have the same public access rights as fully trained service dogs. Many states go further and grant SDITs access when working with a trainer.
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Reference only — not legal advice. Laws change. Verify current statutes before making decisions, especially for states marked "Check current statutes." A local attorney familiar with disability law is the authoritative source.
AL
Alabama
Check current statutes Has misrep law
Statute: Code of Ala. § 21-7-8; misdemeanor
Largely follows federal ADA baseline.
AK
Alaska
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: AS § 18.80.395; class B misdemeanor
Guide dog laws in AS § 18.80.395.
AZ
Arizona
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: A.R.S. § 11-1024; class 3 misdemeanor
SDITs granted access when accompanied by trainer. Strong misrep penalties.
AR
Arkansas
Check current statutes Has misrep law
Statute: Ark. Code § 20-14-305; Class A misdemeanor
Misrepresentation is a Class A misdemeanor.
CA
California
Yes — same as trained SD Has misrep law
Statute: Penal Code § 365.7; misdemeanor, fine up to $1,000
Civil Code § 54.2 grants SDITs the same public access as fully trained service dogs. Broadest state protections in the US.
CO
Colorado
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: C.R.S. § 24-34-803.5; petty offense
SDITs allowed with trainer. Misrepresentation is a petty offense. One of the stronger state frameworks.
CT
Connecticut
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: CGS § 1-1f; infraction
SDITs allowed with trainer. Misrepresentation is an infraction.
DE
Delaware
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: Del. Code tit. 6 § 4504A; fine up to $1,000
SDITs allowed with trainer.
DC
District of Columbia
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: D.C. Code § 7-1009; misdemeanor
Misrepresentation is a misdemeanor.
FL
Florida
Yes — with trainer/handler Has misrep law
Statute: F.S. § 413.081; second-degree misdemeanor
F.S. § 413.08 grants SDIT access with trainer or handler. Strong framework.
GA
Georgia
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: O.C.G.A. § 30-4-2; misdemeanor
SDITs allowed with trainer.
HI
Hawaii
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: HRS § 347-13; misdemeanor
SDITs allowed with trainer.
ID
Idaho
Check current statutes Has misrep law
Statute: Idaho Code § 56-704; fine up to $1,000
Check current statutes for SDIT-specific access.
IL
Illinois
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: 775 ILCS 5/5-102.2; petty offense/Class B misdemeanor
SDITs granted access when accompanied by trainer or handler. Well-established framework.
IN
Indiana
Check current statutes Has misrep law
Statute: IC § 16-32-3; Class C infraction
Check current statutes for SDIT-specific access.
IA
Iowa
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: Iowa Code § 216C.11; simple misdemeanor
SDITs allowed with trainer.
KS
Kansas
Check current statutes Verify statutes
Statute: K.S.A. § 39-1109; verify current statutes
Largely follows federal ADA baseline.
KY
Kentucky
Check current statutes Has misrep law
Statute: KRS § 258.500; fine
Check current statutes for SDIT-specific access.
LA
Louisiana
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: La. R.S. § 46:1958; misdemeanor
SDITs allowed with trainer.
ME
Maine
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: 5 M.R.S.A. § 4553; civil violation
SDITs allowed with trainer.
MD
Maryland
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: Md. Code Art. 49B § 15; misdemeanor
SDITs allowed with trainer.
MA
Massachusetts
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: M.G.L. c. 272 § 98A; fine up to $500
SDITs allowed with trainer.
MI
Michigan
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: MCL § 750.502b; misdemeanor
SDITs allowed with trainer. Misrepresentation is a misdemeanor.
MN
Minnesota
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: Minn. Stat. § 256C.02; misdemeanor
SDITs allowed with trainer.
MS
Mississippi
Check current statutes Verify statutes
Statute: Miss. Code § 43-6-155; verify current statutes
Largely follows federal baseline.
MO
Missouri
Check current statutes Has misrep law
Statute: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 209.150; class D misdemeanor
Check current statutes for SDIT-specific access.
MT
Montana
Check current statutes Verify statutes
Statute: MCA § 49-4-214; verify current statutes
Largely follows federal baseline.
NE
Nebraska
Check current statutes Has misrep law
Statute: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-128; fine
Check current statutes for SDIT-specific access.
NV
Nevada
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: NRS § 651.075; misdemeanor
SDITs allowed with trainer.
NH
New Hampshire
Yes — with trainer Verify statutes
Statute: RSA § 167-D:2; verify current statutes
RSA § 167-D:2 covers guide dogs.
NJ
New Jersey
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: N.J.S.A. § 10:5-29.2; disorderly persons offense
SDITs allowed with trainer.
NM
New Mexico
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: NMSA § 28-11-2; misdemeanor
SDITs allowed with trainer.
NY
New York
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: Civil Rights Law § 47-b; violation/fine
Civil Rights Law § 47-b grants SDIT access with trainer.
NC
North Carolina
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: N.C.G.S. § 168-4.2; Class 3 misdemeanor
SDITs allowed with trainer.
ND
North Dakota
Check current statutes Verify statutes
Statute: N.D. Cent. Code § 25-13-01; verify current statutes
Largely follows federal.
OH
Ohio
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 955.011; fine up to $1,000
SDITs allowed with trainer.
OK
Oklahoma
Check current statutes Has misrep law
Statute: 7 Okl. St. § 19.1; misdemeanor
Check current statutes for SDIT-specific access.
OR
Oregon
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: ORS § 659A.143; violation
SDITs allowed with trainer.
PA
Pennsylvania
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: 43 P.S. § 953; summary offense/fine
SDITs allowed with trainer.
RI
Rhode Island
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: RIGL § 40-9.1-1; fine
SDITs allowed with trainer.
SC
South Carolina
Check current statutes Has misrep law
Statute: S.C. Code § 43-33-20; fine up to $500
Check current statutes for SDIT-specific access.
SD
South Dakota
Check current statutes Verify statutes
Statute: SDCL § 20-13-23.2; verify current statutes
Largely follows federal.
TN
Tennessee
Check current statutes Has misrep law
Statute: Tenn. Code § 62-7-112; Class B misdemeanor
Check current statutes for SDIT-specific access.
TX
Texas
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: Tex. Human Resources Code § 121.006; Class A misdemeanor, fine up to $300
Tex. Human Resources Code § 121.003 grants SDIT access with trainer.
UT
Utah
Check current statutes Has misrep law
Statute: Utah Code § 62A-5b-102; fine
Check current statutes for SDIT-specific access.
VT
Vermont
Yes — with trainer Verify statutes
Statute: 9 V.S.A. § 4502; verify current statutes
9 V.S.A. § 4502 covers service animals.
VA
Virginia
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: Va. Code § 51.5-44; Class 4 misdemeanor
SDITs allowed with trainer.
WA
Washington
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: RCW § 49.60.215; civil infraction, fine up to $250
SDITs allowed with trainer.
WV
West Virginia
Check current statutes Verify statutes
Statute: W. Va. Code § 5-15-4; verify current statutes
Largely follows federal.
WI
Wisconsin
Yes — with trainer Has misrep law
Statute: Wis. Stat. § 174.056; forfeiture/fine
SDITs allowed with trainer.
WY
Wyoming
Check current statutes Verify statutes
Statute: Wyo. Stat. § 35-9-305; verify current statutes
Largely follows federal.
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Legend

Yes — same as trained SD
State grants SDITs identical public access rights as fully trained service dogs.
Yes — with trainer
SDIT may access public places when accompanied by a trainer or handler working the dog.
Check current statutes
State may follow only the federal ADA baseline for SDITs, or statutes are ambiguous. Verify before relying on state-level access.
Federal baseline: Under the ADA, only fully trained service dogs performing tasks for a person with a disability are guaranteed public access. SDITs do not have federal public access rights. States set their own floor above the federal minimum. Sources: ADA.gov service animal guidance, DOJ regulations 28 C.F.R. § 36.302, and state-level statutes as noted. Always verify against current official state statutes.
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