Rights of persons with disabilities; use of hearing assistance dog by person who is deaf or hard of hearing

39-1107. Rights of persons with disabilities; use of hearing assistance dog by person who is deaf or hard of hearing. Every person who is deaf or hard of hearing has the right to be accompanied by a hearing assistance dog, specially selected, trained and tested for the purpose of hearing assistance, in or upon any of the places listed in K.S.A. 39-1101, and amendments thereto, in the acquisition and use of rental, residential housing and in the purchase and use of residential housing without being required to pay an extra charge for the hearing assistance dog. The person who is deaf or hard of hearing shall be liable for any damage done to the premises or facilities by such dog. History: L. 1982, ch. 184, § 1; L. 2003, ch. 64, § 5; L. 2022, ch. 75, § 6; April 28. Attorney General's Opinions: Use of support dogs by physically disabled persons. 91-16. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026