Definitions.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-14-1001
in effectAs used in this subchapter:
(1) “Emotional support animal” means an animal that:
(A) Provides emotional, cognitive, or other similar support to an individual with a disability; and
(B) Does not need to be trained or certified;
(2) “Emotional support dog” means a dog that:
(A) Provides emotional, cognitive, or other similar support to an individual with a disability; and
(B) Does not need to be trained or certified;
(3) "Healthcare provider" means a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the laws of this state to administer health care in the ordinary course of the practice of his or her profession; and
(4) “Service animal” means an animal as defined in 28 C.F.R. 36.104, as it existed on January 1, 2023.
Source: Arkansas General Assembly, Acts of 2021-2026 (arkleg.state.ar.us)URL: https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2023R%2FPublic%2F&file=268.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2023%2F2023RFetched: 11/8/2026