RELATING TO DOGS.

SB 1027 permits dogs in restaurants at the discretion of the owner or manager, subject to specific conditions. This bill directly affects restaurants (by changing their pet policy options) and dog owners (who may bring pets under the new rules). Key provisions require restaurants to allow dogs only if the owner or manager chooses to permit them, though the abstract does not specify the exact conditions. The bill is currently in early legislative stages, having been introduced on January 17, 2025, and passed its first reading on January 21. It does not mandate dog access but provides a framework for restaurants to decide on a case-by-case basis.