CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 669Introduced by Senator CorteseFebruary 16, 2023 An act to amend Section 122318 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to support animals. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 669, as introduced, Cortese. Pets and veterinary services: emotional support dogs.Existing law prohibits a health care practitioner from providing documentation relating to an individuals need for an emotional support dog unless the health care practitioner complies with specified criteria, including, among other things, that the health care practitioner establish a client-provider relationship with the individual for at least 30 days prior to providing the documentation, except as specified.This bill would make a technical, nonsubstantive change to that provision.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 122318 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:122318. (a) A health care practitioner shall not provide documentation relating to an individuals need for an emotional support dog unless the health care practitioner complies with all of the following criteria:(1) Possesses a valid, active license and includes the effective date, license number, jurisdiction, and type of professional license in the documentation.(2) Is licensed to provide professional services within the scope of the license in the jurisdiction in which the documentation is provided.(3) (A) Except as specified in subparagraph (B), establishes a client-provider relationship with the individual for at least 30 days prior to providing the documentation requested regarding the individuals need for an emotional support dog.(B) A client-provider relationship with the individual of 30 days or more shall not be required for individuals who are verified to be homeless. Homeless status may be verified by any of the following: following methods:(I) Identification through the local Homeless Management Information System, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(II) Via a continuum of care, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or a homeless services provider that is contracting with a continuum of care.(III) Visual confirmation by a homeless services provider of individuals dwelling in a homeless shelter, homeless encampment, outdoor makeshift shelter, or vehicle.(4) Completes a clinical evaluation of the individual regarding the need for an emotional support dog.(5) Provides a verbal or written notice to the individual that knowingly and fraudulently representing oneself to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog is a misdemeanor violation of Section 365.7 of the Penal Code.(b) For purposes of this section, health care practitioner means a person who is licensed and regulated pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) of the Business and Professions Code, who is acting within the scope of practice of the persons license or certificate.(c) A health care practitioner may be subject to discipline from the health care practitioners licensing board for a violation of this section.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 669Introduced by Senator CorteseFebruary 16, 2023 An act to amend Section 122318 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to support animals. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 669, as introduced, Cortese. Pets and veterinary services: emotional support dogs.Existing law prohibits a health care practitioner from providing documentation relating to an individuals need for an emotional support dog unless the health care practitioner complies with specified criteria, including, among other things, that the health care practitioner establish a client-provider relationship with the individual for at least 30 days prior to providing the documentation, except as specified.This bill would make a technical, nonsubstantive change to that provision.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 669
Introduced by Senator CorteseFebruary 16, 2023
Introduced by Senator Cortese
February 16, 2023
An act to amend Section 122318 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to support animals.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 669, as introduced, Cortese. Pets and veterinary services: emotional support dogs.
Existing law prohibits a health care practitioner from providing documentation relating to an individuals need for an emotional support dog unless the health care practitioner complies with specified criteria, including, among other things, that the health care practitioner establish a client-provider relationship with the individual for at least 30 days prior to providing the documentation, except as specified.This bill would make a technical, nonsubstantive change to that provision.
Existing law prohibits a health care practitioner from providing documentation relating to an individuals need for an emotional support dog unless the health care practitioner complies with specified criteria, including, among other things, that the health care practitioner establish a client-provider relationship with the individual for at least 30 days prior to providing the documentation, except as specified.
This bill would make a technical, nonsubstantive change to that provision.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 122318 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:122318. (a) A health care practitioner shall not provide documentation relating to an individuals need for an emotional support dog unless the health care practitioner complies with all of the following criteria:(1) Possesses a valid, active license and includes the effective date, license number, jurisdiction, and type of professional license in the documentation.(2) Is licensed to provide professional services within the scope of the license in the jurisdiction in which the documentation is provided.(3) (A) Except as specified in subparagraph (B), establishes a client-provider relationship with the individual for at least 30 days prior to providing the documentation requested regarding the individuals need for an emotional support dog.(B) A client-provider relationship with the individual of 30 days or more shall not be required for individuals who are verified to be homeless. Homeless status may be verified by any of the following: following methods:(I) Identification through the local Homeless Management Information System, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(II) Via a continuum of care, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or a homeless services provider that is contracting with a continuum of care.(III) Visual confirmation by a homeless services provider of individuals dwelling in a homeless shelter, homeless encampment, outdoor makeshift shelter, or vehicle.(4) Completes a clinical evaluation of the individual regarding the need for an emotional support dog.(5) Provides a verbal or written notice to the individual that knowingly and fraudulently representing oneself to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog is a misdemeanor violation of Section 365.7 of the Penal Code.(b) For purposes of this section, health care practitioner means a person who is licensed and regulated pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) of the Business and Professions Code, who is acting within the scope of practice of the persons license or certificate.(c) A health care practitioner may be subject to discipline from the health care practitioners licensing board for a violation of this section.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 122318 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:122318. (a) A health care practitioner shall not provide documentation relating to an individuals need for an emotional support dog unless the health care practitioner complies with all of the following criteria:(1) Possesses a valid, active license and includes the effective date, license number, jurisdiction, and type of professional license in the documentation.(2) Is licensed to provide professional services within the scope of the license in the jurisdiction in which the documentation is provided.(3) (A) Except as specified in subparagraph (B), establishes a client-provider relationship with the individual for at least 30 days prior to providing the documentation requested regarding the individuals need for an emotional support dog.(B) A client-provider relationship with the individual of 30 days or more shall not be required for individuals who are verified to be homeless. Homeless status may be verified by any of the following: following methods:(I) Identification through the local Homeless Management Information System, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(II) Via a continuum of care, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or a homeless services provider that is contracting with a continuum of care.(III) Visual confirmation by a homeless services provider of individuals dwelling in a homeless shelter, homeless encampment, outdoor makeshift shelter, or vehicle.(4) Completes a clinical evaluation of the individual regarding the need for an emotional support dog.(5) Provides a verbal or written notice to the individual that knowingly and fraudulently representing oneself to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog is a misdemeanor violation of Section 365.7 of the Penal Code.(b) For purposes of this section, health care practitioner means a person who is licensed and regulated pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) of the Business and Professions Code, who is acting within the scope of practice of the persons license or certificate.(c) A health care practitioner may be subject to discipline from the health care practitioners licensing board for a violation of this section.
SECTION 1. Section 122318 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:
### SECTION 1.
122318. (a) A health care practitioner shall not provide documentation relating to an individuals need for an emotional support dog unless the health care practitioner complies with all of the following criteria:(1) Possesses a valid, active license and includes the effective date, license number, jurisdiction, and type of professional license in the documentation.(2) Is licensed to provide professional services within the scope of the license in the jurisdiction in which the documentation is provided.(3) (A) Except as specified in subparagraph (B), establishes a client-provider relationship with the individual for at least 30 days prior to providing the documentation requested regarding the individuals need for an emotional support dog.(B) A client-provider relationship with the individual of 30 days or more shall not be required for individuals who are verified to be homeless. Homeless status may be verified by any of the following: following methods:(I) Identification through the local Homeless Management Information System, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(II) Via a continuum of care, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or a homeless services provider that is contracting with a continuum of care.(III) Visual confirmation by a homeless services provider of individuals dwelling in a homeless shelter, homeless encampment, outdoor makeshift shelter, or vehicle.(4) Completes a clinical evaluation of the individual regarding the need for an emotional support dog.(5) Provides a verbal or written notice to the individual that knowingly and fraudulently representing oneself to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog is a misdemeanor violation of Section 365.7 of the Penal Code.(b) For purposes of this section, health care practitioner means a person who is licensed and regulated pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) of the Business and Professions Code, who is acting within the scope of practice of the persons license or certificate.(c) A health care practitioner may be subject to discipline from the health care practitioners licensing board for a violation of this section.
122318. (a) A health care practitioner shall not provide documentation relating to an individuals need for an emotional support dog unless the health care practitioner complies with all of the following criteria:(1) Possesses a valid, active license and includes the effective date, license number, jurisdiction, and type of professional license in the documentation.(2) Is licensed to provide professional services within the scope of the license in the jurisdiction in which the documentation is provided.(3) (A) Except as specified in subparagraph (B), establishes a client-provider relationship with the individual for at least 30 days prior to providing the documentation requested regarding the individuals need for an emotional support dog.(B) A client-provider relationship with the individual of 30 days or more shall not be required for individuals who are verified to be homeless. Homeless status may be verified by any of the following: following methods:(I) Identification through the local Homeless Management Information System, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(II) Via a continuum of care, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or a homeless services provider that is contracting with a continuum of care.(III) Visual confirmation by a homeless services provider of individuals dwelling in a homeless shelter, homeless encampment, outdoor makeshift shelter, or vehicle.(4) Completes a clinical evaluation of the individual regarding the need for an emotional support dog.(5) Provides a verbal or written notice to the individual that knowingly and fraudulently representing oneself to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog is a misdemeanor violation of Section 365.7 of the Penal Code.(b) For purposes of this section, health care practitioner means a person who is licensed and regulated pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) of the Business and Professions Code, who is acting within the scope of practice of the persons license or certificate.(c) A health care practitioner may be subject to discipline from the health care practitioners licensing board for a violation of this section.
122318. (a) A health care practitioner shall not provide documentation relating to an individuals need for an emotional support dog unless the health care practitioner complies with all of the following criteria:(1) Possesses a valid, active license and includes the effective date, license number, jurisdiction, and type of professional license in the documentation.(2) Is licensed to provide professional services within the scope of the license in the jurisdiction in which the documentation is provided.(3) (A) Except as specified in subparagraph (B), establishes a client-provider relationship with the individual for at least 30 days prior to providing the documentation requested regarding the individuals need for an emotional support dog.(B) A client-provider relationship with the individual of 30 days or more shall not be required for individuals who are verified to be homeless. Homeless status may be verified by any of the following: following methods:(I) Identification through the local Homeless Management Information System, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(II) Via a continuum of care, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or a homeless services provider that is contracting with a continuum of care.(III) Visual confirmation by a homeless services provider of individuals dwelling in a homeless shelter, homeless encampment, outdoor makeshift shelter, or vehicle.(4) Completes a clinical evaluation of the individual regarding the need for an emotional support dog.(5) Provides a verbal or written notice to the individual that knowingly and fraudulently representing oneself to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog is a misdemeanor violation of Section 365.7 of the Penal Code.(b) For purposes of this section, health care practitioner means a person who is licensed and regulated pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) of the Business and Professions Code, who is acting within the scope of practice of the persons license or certificate.(c) A health care practitioner may be subject to discipline from the health care practitioners licensing board for a violation of this section.
122318. (a) A health care practitioner shall not provide documentation relating to an individuals need for an emotional support dog unless the health care practitioner complies with all of the following criteria:
(1) Possesses a valid, active license and includes the effective date, license number, jurisdiction, and type of professional license in the documentation.
(2) Is licensed to provide professional services within the scope of the license in the jurisdiction in which the documentation is provided.
(3) (A) Except as specified in subparagraph (B), establishes a client-provider relationship with the individual for at least 30 days prior to providing the documentation requested regarding the individuals need for an emotional support dog.
(B) A client-provider relationship with the individual of 30 days or more shall not be required for individuals who are verified to be homeless. Homeless status may be verified by any of the following: following methods:
(I) Identification through the local Homeless Management Information System, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(II) Via a continuum of care, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or a homeless services provider that is contracting with a continuum of care.
(III) Visual confirmation by a homeless services provider of individuals dwelling in a homeless shelter, homeless encampment, outdoor makeshift shelter, or vehicle.
(4) Completes a clinical evaluation of the individual regarding the need for an emotional support dog.
(5) Provides a verbal or written notice to the individual that knowingly and fraudulently representing oneself to be the owner or trainer of any canine licensed as, to be qualified as, or identified as, a guide, signal, or service dog is a misdemeanor violation of Section 365.7 of the Penal Code.
(b) For purposes of this section, health care practitioner means a person who is licensed and regulated pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) of the Business and Professions Code, who is acting within the scope of practice of the persons license or certificate.
(c) A health care practitioner may be subject to discipline from the health care practitioners licensing board for a violation of this section.