DOT Service Animals in Air Travel Final Rule
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Summary
Updated regulations defining service animals for air travel, affecting individuals using allergen-detection or medical alert animals.
Full Description
Defines a service animal as a dog individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability, including dogs trained to detect allergens or alert to anaphylaxis onset.
Key Provisions
Defines service animal as a dog trained to perform tasks for a person with a disability. Includes allergen-detection and medical alert dogs. Airlines must transport qualifying service animals.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
People at risk of life-threatening anaphylaxis.
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Legislative Timeline
Votes & Legislative History
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Authorizes schools to stock epinephrine and albuterol inhalers and allows students to self-carry and self-administer these medications with proper documentation.
Public Access to Epinephrine
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Public Access to Auto-Injectable Epinephrine
Allows authorized entities to acquire and maintain a supply of auto-injectable epinephrine for emergency use, provided that users complete training.
Public Access to Epinephrine
Public Access to Epinephrine Act
Allows authorized entities, including camps and sports venues, to acquire and stock epinephrine auto-injectors and nasal sprays for emergency use on individuals experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of prior diagnosis.
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