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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 86(R)

Senate Bill 476

Senate Author:  Hancock et al.

Effective:  9-1-19

House Sponsor:  Goldman


            Senate Bill 476 amends the Health and Safety Code to establish the conditions under which a food service establishment may permit a customer to be accompanied by a dog in an outdoor dining area, to clarify that a service animal is not subject to those conditions, and to prohibit a municipality from imposing a requirement on a food service establishment for a dog in an outdoor dining area that is more stringent than the bill's requirements.