MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTiNEL : Wisconsin bill would crack down on fake service dogs, loopholes for emotional support animals in rentals
A new bill in Wisconsin would fine individuals for misrepresenting their pets as service animals in public. The legislation seeks to align Wisconsin's definition of a service animal with federal law, which primarily recognizes dogs and miniature horses. The bill would also tighten requirements for emotional support animals in housing, allowing landlords to require a prescription. Advocates say fake service animals harm the credibility and safety of legitimate, task-trained service animals.
