Committee releases bill to require employee training on service and guide dog access

Mar 2, 2026

The Senate Labor Committee advanced Senate Bill 533 after testimony from The Seeing Eye and business groups; advocates said training gaps lead to unlawful credential requests, while business representatives urged narrow, workable language and safe harbors for employers.

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The Senate Labor Committee on March 2 voted to release Senate Bill 533, a measure that would require employers with one or more public-facing employees to provide training about the rights of people with disabilities to be accompanied by guide or service dogs under federal and state law.

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