Indiana § 22-9-7-9 - Procedure to verify need for emotional support animal as a reasonable accommodation
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§ 22-9-7-9. Procedure to verify need for emotional support animal as a reasonable accommodation
Sec. 9. A person who offers to rent or otherwise make available a dwelling to an individual with a disability that is not readily apparent who seeks a reasonable accommodation for an emotional support animal in a dwelling may require that the individual provide written verification from a health service provider that:
(1) the individual is an individual with a disability;
(2) there is a disability related need for the emotional support animal to assist the individual; and
(3) the emotional support animal assists the individual in managing the individual's disability.
As added by P.L.162-2018, SEC.1.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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