Establishes provisions relating to facility dogs. (BDR 4-489)

AB 302 requires courts in criminal cases or abuse/neglect proceedings to allow minor or vulnerable witnesses to use certified facility dogs for emotional support during testimony, unless the court determines it would unfairly prejudice the defendant. It also mandates that public accommodations and transportation providers admit people accompanied by facility dogs or dogs in training, similar to existing service animal protections. Facility dogs must be certified by organizations recognized by Assistance Dogs International or equivalent bodies. This bill directly affects witnesses in legal proceedings and public businesses, creating new accessibility requirements for emotional support animals in court settings.