General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 234 January Session, 2015 LCO No. 2432 *02432* Referred to Committee on INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE Introduced by: SEN. BARTOLOMEO, 13th Dist. General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 234 January Session, 2015 LCO No. 2432 *02432* Referred to Committee on INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE Introduced by: SEN. BARTOLOMEO, 13th Dist. AN ACT REQUIRING INSURANCE COMPANIES TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR THE COST OF ASSISTANCE DOGS. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened: That the general statutes be amended to require insurance companies to provide coverage for the cost of assistance dogs, including, but not limited to, guide dogs to assist blind, deaf or mobility impaired persons, for insureds with physical disabilities. Statement of Purpose: To require insurance companies to provide coverage for the cost of assistance dogs, including, but not limited to, guide dogs to assist blind, deaf or mobility impaired persons, for insureds with physical disabilities.