AN ACT CONCERNING FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION AS A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY.

HB 5690 makes it a misdemeanor to falsely claim a disability to receive service dog accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The bill directly affects individuals who fraudulently misrepresent having a disability to access service dog-related benefits, such as public accommodations or housing. It adds a criminal penalty for this specific type of fraud, targeting deceptive claims about disability status solely for service dog access. The law does not change general disability rights or broaden the definition of disability. This policy change focuses on preventing misuse of service dog accommodations through criminal enforcement.