state,abbr,state_law_en,state_law_es,esa_statute,esa_statute_cite,provider_rule,provider_rule_en,provider_rule_es,fee_rule,fee_rule_en,fee_rule_es,penalty,penalty_en,penalty_es,agency_en,agency_es,deadline_en,deadline_es,agency_url,law_url,guide_en,guide_es,reviewed
Alabama,AL,"Alabama Fair Housing Law, Ala. Code sec. 24-8-7(g)(2)","Ley de Vivienda Justa de Alabama, Ala. Code sec. 24-8-7(g)(2)",yes,"Ala. Code sec. 24-8A-1 to 24-8A-5 (HB 198 of 2018, Act 2018-235)",other,Documentation only from a medical provider of the person; the term is not defined and telehealth is not addressed (sec. 24-8A-2(4)),Documentación solo de un proveedor médico de la persona; la ley no define el término ni menciona la telesalud (sec. 24-8A-2(4)),none,Not specified in state law; chapter 24-8A sets no rule on pet fees or deposits,No especificado en la ley estatal; el capítulo 24-8A no fija reglas sobre cargos o depósitos por mascota,yes,$500 civil penalty or Class C misdemeanor for a first offense; Class B misdemeanor after (sec. 24-8A-4 and 24-8A-5),Multa civil de $500 o delito menor Clase C la primera vez; delito menor Clase B después (sec. 24-8A-4 y 24-8A-5),Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA),Departamento de Asuntos Económicos y Comunitarios de Alabama (ADECA),180 days,180 días,https://adeca.alabama.gov/contact/,https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=24-8A-3,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/alabama/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/alabama/,2026-10-08
Alaska,AK,"Alaska Human Rights Law, AS 18.80.240 (no express reasonable accommodation clause)","Ley de Derechos Humanos de Alaska, AS 18.80.240 (sin cláusula expresa de adaptación razonable)",no,,none,Not specified in state law; no Alaska statute names who may write an ESA letter,No especificado en la ley estatal; ninguna ley de Alaska indica quién puede escribir una carta ESA,agency,ASCHR 2025 brochure says providers must make exceptions to pet deposits for assistance animals,El folleto de 2025 de la ASCHR indica que se deben hacer excepciones a los depósitos por mascota para animales de asistencia,no,No ESA specific penalty; Alaska has no law on misrepresenting an ESA,No hay sanción específica para ESA; Alaska no tiene una ley sobre tergiversar un ESA,Alaska State Commission for Human Rights (ASCHR),Comisión Estatal de Derechos Humanos de Alaska (ASCHR),300 days,300 días,https://humanrights.alaska.gov/services/complaints/,https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp?media=print&secStart=18.80.200&secEnd=18.80.300,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/alaska/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/alaska/,2026-10-08
Arizona,AZ,"Arizona Fair Housing Act, A.R.S. 41-1491.19(E)(2)","Ley de Vivienda Justa de Arizona, A.R.S. 41-1491.19(E)(2)",no,,none,Not specified in state law; no Arizona statute names who may write an ESA letter,No especificado en la ley estatal; ninguna ley de Arizona indica quién puede escribir una carta ESA,none,Not specified in state law; no Arizona statute or agency guidance on pet fees for ESAs,No especificado en la ley estatal; ninguna ley ni guía de una agencia de Arizona trata los cargos por mascota para ESA,no,No ESA specific penalty; misrepresenting a service animal in a public place carries up to $250 (A.R.S. 11-1024(K)),No hay sanción específica para ESA; tergiversar un animal de servicio en un lugar público conlleva hasta $250 (A.R.S. 11-1024(K)),"Arizona Attorney General's Office, Civil Rights Division","Oficina del Procurador General de Arizona, División de Derechos Civiles",1 year,1 año,https://www.azag.gov/complaints/civil-rights,https://www.azleg.gov/ars/41/01491-19.htm,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/arizona/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/arizona/,2026-10-08
Arkansas,AR,"Arkansas Fair Housing Act, Ark. Code sec. 16-123-314(c)(2)","Ley de Vivienda Justa de Arkansas, Ark. Code sec. 16-123-314(c)(2)",yes,"Ark. Code sec. 20-14-1001 to 20-14-1005 (Act 268 of 2023, Act 819 of 2025)",30-day,For dogs only: licensed provider with a client relationship of at least 30 days and a yearly evaluation (sec. 20-14-1003),"Solo para perros: proveedor con licencia, relación clínica de al menos 30 días y evaluación anual (sec. 20-14-1003)",none,Not specified in state law; no Arkansas statute or agency guidance on pet fees for ESAs,No especificado en la ley estatal; ninguna ley ni guía de una agencia de Arkansas trata los cargos por mascota para ESA,no,"No housing specific penalty; passing off an ESA dog as a service animal draws $500 to $2,500 (sec. 20-14-1004)","No hay sanción específica en vivienda; presentar un perro ESA como animal de servicio conlleva de $500 a $2,500 (sec. 20-14-1004)",Arkansas Fair Housing Commission (AFHC),Comisión de Vivienda Justa de Arkansas (AFHC),1 year,1 año,https://ig.arkansas.gov/fair-housing/,https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2023R%2FPublic%2F&file=268.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2023%2F2023R,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/arkansas/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/arkansas/,2026-10-08
California,CA,"California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Gov. Code § 12927(c)(1)","Ley de Vivienda y Empleo Justos de California (FEHA), Gov. Code § 12927(c)(1)",yes,Health and Safety Code §§ 122317 to 122319 (AB 468 of 2021),30-day,"For dogs: licensed provider, client relationship of at least 30 days and a clinical evaluation (Health and Safety Code § 122318)","Para perros: proveedor con licencia, relación clínica de al menos 30 días y evaluación clínica (Health and Safety Code § 122318)",agency,"State regulation and CRD bar pet fees, extra rent and extra deposits for assistance animals (2 CCR § 12185(d)(2))","El reglamento estatal y el CRD prohíben cargos, renta extra y depósitos extra por animales de asistencia (2 CCR § 12185(d)(2))",no,"No housing specific penalty; passing off an ESA dog as a service dog draws $500 to $2,500 (Health and Safety Code § 122319)","No hay sanción específica en vivienda; presentar un perro ESA como de servicio conlleva de $500 a $2,500 (Health and Safety Code § 122319)",California Civil Rights Department (CRD),Departamento de Derechos Civiles de California (CRD),1 year,1 año,https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/complaintprocess/,https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/health-and-safety-code/hsc-sect-122318/,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/california/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/california/,2026-10-08
Colorado,CO,"Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), C.R.S. 24-34-502.2(2)(b)","Ley contra la Discriminación de Colorado (CADA), C.R.S. 24-34-502.2(2)(b)",yes,"C.R.S. 24-34-502.2(2)(b)(II) (HB 26-1045 of 2026), C.R.S. 12-245-229 and 18-13-107.3",in-person,Mental health licensees and nurses must have met the patient in person; physicians in person or by telemedicine (C.R.S. 12-245-229),"Profesionales de salud mental y enfermeras deben ver al paciente en persona; médicos, en persona o por telemedicina (C.R.S. 12-245-229)",none,No rule for ESAs; pet deposits are capped at $300 and pet rent at the greater of $35 or 1.5% of rent (C.R.S. 38-12-106),"No hay regla para ESA; el depósito por mascota tiene tope de $300 y la renta por mascota de $35 o 1.5%, lo que sea mayor (C.R.S. 38-12-106)",yes,"Civil infraction after a prior warning: $25 first, $50 to $200 second, $100 to $500 after (C.R.S. 18-13-107.3)","Infracción civil tras una advertencia previa: $25 la primera vez, $50 a $200 la segunda, $100 a $500 después (C.R.S. 18-13-107.3)",Colorado Civil Rights Division (CCRD),División de Derechos Civiles de Colorado (CCRD),1 year,1 año,https://ccrd.colorado.gov/complaint-process,https://leg.colorado.gov/laws/session-laws/HB26-1045/202/download,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/colorado/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/colorado/,2026-10-08
Connecticut,CT,"Connecticut Discriminatory Housing Practices law, C.G.S. § 46a-64c(a)(6)(C)(ii)","Ley de Prácticas Discriminatorias en la Vivienda de Connecticut, C.G.S. § 46a-64c(a)(6)(C)(ii)",no,,none,Not specified in state law; no Connecticut statute names who may write an ESA letter,No especificado en la ley estatal; ninguna ley de Connecticut indica quién puede escribir una carta ESA,none,Not specified in state law; no Connecticut statute or CHRO guidance on pet fees for ESAs,No especificado en la ley estatal; ninguna ley ni guía de la CHRO trata los cargos por mascota para ESA,no,No ESA specific penalty; misrepresentation bills have not become law,No hay sanción específica para ESA; los proyectos sobre tergiversación no se han convertido en ley,Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO),Comisión de Derechos Humanos y Oportunidades del Estado de Connecticut (CHRO),300 days,300 días,https://portal.ct.gov/chro,https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_814c.htm#sec_46a-64c,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/connecticut/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/connecticut/,2026-10-08
Delaware,DE,"Delaware Fair Housing Act, 6 Del. C. § 4603A(a)(2)","Ley de Vivienda Justa de Delaware, 6 Del. C. § 4603A(a)(2)",no,,none,Not specified in state law; state agency guidance asks for a health professional who can establish the disability,No especificado en la ley estatal; la guía de la agencia estatal pide un profesional de salud que pueda establecer la discapacidad,none,No clear rule for ESAs; the pet deposit ban covers a certified and trained support animal (25 Del. C. § 5514(i)(3)),No hay regla clara para ESA; la prohibición del depósito cubre un animal de apoyo certificado y entrenado (25 Del. C. § 5514(i)(3)),no,No ESA specific penalty in state law,No hay sanción específica para ESA en la ley estatal,Delaware Division of Human and Civil Rights (DHCR),División de Derechos Humanos y Civiles de Delaware (DHCR),1 year,1 año,https://humanandcivilrights.delaware.gov/how-can-we-help/how-to-file-a-complaint/,https://delcode.delaware.gov/title6/c046/index.html,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/delaware/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/delaware/,2026-10-08
Florida,FL,"Florida Fair Housing Act, Fla. Stat. s. 760.23(9)(b)","Ley de Vivienda Justa de Florida, Fla. Stat. s. 760.23(9)(b)",yes,Fla. Stat. s. 760.27 and s. 817.265 (ch. 2020-76),in-person,Licensed or telehealth provider with personal knowledge; out of state providers need at least one in person visit (s. 760.27(2)(b)),Proveedor con licencia o de telesalud con conocimiento personal; uno de otro estado debe haber atendido en persona (s. 760.27(2)(b)),statute,Statute says the person may not be required to pay extra compensation for an approved ESA (s. 760.27(2)),La ley indica que no se le puede exigir compensación adicional por un ESA aprobado (s. 760.27(2)),yes,"Second degree misdemeanor, up to 60 days and $500, plus 30 hours of community service (s. 817.265)","Delito menor de segundo grado, hasta 60 días y $500, más 30 horas de servicio comunitario (s. 817.265)",Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR),Comisión de Relaciones Humanas de Florida (FCHR),1 year,1 año,https://fchr.myflorida.com/housing-complaint,https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/760.27,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/florida/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/florida/,2026-10-08
Georgia,GA,"Georgia Fair Housing Act, O.C.G.A. 8-3-202(a)(7)(B)(ii)","Ley de Vivienda Justa de Georgia, O.C.G.A. 8-3-202(a)(7)(B)(ii)",no,,none,Not specified in state law; no Georgia statute names who may write an ESA letter,No especificado en la ley estatal; ninguna ley de Georgia indica quién puede escribir una carta ESA,none,Not specified in state law; no Georgia statute or agency guidance on pet fees for ESAs,No especificado en la ley estatal; ninguna ley ni guía de una agencia de Georgia trata los cargos por mascota para ESA,no,"No ESA specific penalty; falsely claiming to qualify for a service dog is a misdemeanor, fine up to $2,000 (O.C.G.A. 30-4-4(b))","No hay sanción específica para ESA; fingir calificar para un perro de servicio es delito menor, multa de hasta $2,000 (O.C.G.A. 30-4-4(b))","Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity, Fair Housing Division","Comisión de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Georgia, División de Vivienda Justa",1 year,1 año,https://gceo.georgia.gov/complaints/fair-housing-complaint-questionnaire,https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-8/chapter-3/article-4/section-8-3-202/,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/georgia/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/georgia/,2026-10-08
Hawaii,HI,"HRS chapter 515, Discrimination in Real Property Transactions, HRS 515-3(a)(9)","HRS capítulo 515, Discriminación en Transacciones de Bienes Raíces, HRS 515-3(a)(9)",yes,"HRS 515-3(a)(9) and (b) (Act 154 of 2022, S.B. 2002)",therapeutic,"Letter from the person's treating health care professional, mental health professional or social worker (HRS 515-3(a)(9))","Carta del profesional de salud, profesional de salud mental o trabajador social que trata a la persona (HRS 515-3(a)(9))",statute,Statute bars a pet deposit for an assistance animal (HRS 521-44(b)); HCRC says monthly pet fees are also unlawful,La ley prohíbe el depósito por mascota para un animal de asistencia (HRS 521-44(b)); la HCRC también considera ilegal un cargo mensual,no,"No ESA specific penalty; misrepresenting a service animal is fined $100 to $250, then at least $500 (HRS 347-2.6)",No hay sanción específica para ESA; tergiversar un animal de servicio conlleva multa de $100 a $250 y luego desde $500 (HRS 347-2.6),Hawaii Civil Rights Commission (HCRC),Comisión de Derechos Civiles de Hawái (HCRC),1 year,1 año,https://labor.hawaii.gov/hcrc/forms/,https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol12_Ch0501-0588/HRS0515/HRS_0515-0003.htm,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/hawaii/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/hawai/,2026-10-08
Idaho,ID,"Idaho Human Rights Act, Idaho Code 67-5909(8) (no express housing reasonable accommodation clause)","Ley de Derechos Humanos de Idaho, Idaho Code 67-5909(8) (sin cláusula expresa de adaptación razonable en vivienda)",no,,none,Not specified in state law; no Idaho statute names who may write an ESA letter,No especificado en la ley estatal; ninguna ley de Idaho indica quién puede escribir una carta ESA,none,Not specified in state law; the Attorney General says Idaho does not restrict rent or deposits,"No especificado en la ley estatal; según el Fiscal General, Idaho no restringe la renta ni los depósitos",no,No ESA specific penalty; using an assistance animal without a disability to gain benefits is a misdemeanor (Idaho Code 18-5811A),Sin sanción específica para ESA; usar un animal de asistencia sin discapacidad para obtener beneficios es delito menor (Idaho Code 18-5811A),Idaho Human Rights Commission (IHRC),Comisión de Derechos Humanos de Idaho (IHRC),1 year,1 año,https://humanrights.idaho.gov/idaho-law/contexts/file-a-complaint/,https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title67/T67CH59/SECT67-5909/,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/idaho/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/idaho/,2026-10-08
Illinois,IL,"Illinois Human Rights Act, 775 ILCS 5/3-102.1(C)(2)","Ley de Derechos Humanos de Illinois, 775 ILCS 5/3-102.1(C)(2)",yes,"310 ILCS 120/ (Assistance Animal Integrity Act, Public Act 101-518, HB 3671)",therapeutic,Written documentation from someone with a therapeutic relationship; certificate issuers with no real assessment excluded (310 ILCS 120/5),Documentación escrita de alguien con relación terapéutica; se excluye a quien emite certificados sin una evaluación real (310 ILCS 120/5),statute,"Statute bars pet deposits, pet fees and special liability insurance for assistance animals (310 ILCS 120/10(f))","La ley prohíbe depósitos, cargos por mascota y seguros especiales para animales de asistencia (310 ILCS 120/10(f))",no,No ESA specific penalty; the Assistance Animal Integrity Act sets no fines,No hay sanción específica para ESA; la Ley de Integridad de Animales de Asistencia no fija multas,Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR),Departamento de Derechos Humanos de Illinois (IDHR),1 year,1 año,https://dhr.illinois.gov/charge-process/filers.html,https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/ILCS/Articles?ActID=4031&ChapterID=29,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/illinois/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/illinois/,2026-10-08
Indiana,IN,"Indiana Fair Housing Act, IC 22-9.5-5-5(c)(2)","Ley de Vivienda Justa de Indiana, IC 22-9.5-5-5(c)(2)",yes,"IC 22-9-7 (SEA 240 of 2018, P.L.162-2018; amended by P.L.10-2019)",website-excluded,Indiana licensed health service provider who gives treatment; excludes one whose sole service is a paid letter (IC 22-9-7-4),Proveedor de salud con licencia de Indiana que brinde tratamiento; excluye a quien solo cobra por la carta (IC 22-9-7-4),statute,Statute bars any fee to keep an emotional support animal in the dwelling (IC 22-9-7-13),La ley prohíbe cobrar un cargo por tener un animal de apoyo emocional en la vivienda (IC 22-9-7-13),yes,"Class A infraction, judgment up to $10,000, for tenant or provider misrepresentation (IC 22-9-7-12, IC 34-28-5-4)","Infracción de clase A, con sanción de hasta $10,000, por tergiversación del inquilino o del proveedor (IC 22-9-7-12)",Indiana Civil Rights Commission,Comisión de Derechos Civiles de Indiana,1 year,1 año,https://www.in.gov/icrc/file-a-discrimination-complaint/how-to-file,https://iga.in.gov/ic/2026/Title_22/Article_9.pdf,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/indiana/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/indiana/,2026-10-08
Iowa,IA,"Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1965, Iowa Code 216.8A(3)(c)(2)","Ley de Derechos Civiles de Iowa de 1965, Código de Iowa 216.8A(3)(c)(2)",yes,"Iowa Code 216.8B and 216.8C (S.F. 341 of 2019, rewritten by S.F. 2268 of 2024)",30-day,Written finding must certify whether a 30 day relationship existed; the state form requires certifying it (Iowa Code 216.8C),El dictamen debe certificar si hubo 30 días de relación; el formulario estatal exige certificarlo (Código de Iowa 216.8C),agency,State civil rights agency fact sheet (revised 2015) says pet deposits and fees are not allowed; the statute is silent,Una hoja informativa de la agencia estatal (revisada en 2015) dice que no se permiten depósitos ni cargos por mascota,no,No ESA specific penalty; licensees face board discipline (216.8C(3)); service animal fraud is a simple misdemeanor (216C.11),Sin sanción propia para ESA; la junta puede disciplinar al profesional (216.8C(3)); fingir un animal de servicio es delito menor (216C.11),Iowa Office of Civil Rights,Oficina de Derechos Civiles de Iowa,300 days,300 días,https://icrc.iowa.gov/file-complaint,https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/216.8B.pdf,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/iowa/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/iowa/,2026-10-08
Kansas,KS,"Kansas Act Against Discrimination, K.S.A. 44-1016(h)(3)(B)","Ley contra la Discriminación de Kansas, K.S.A. 44-1016(h)(3)(B)",no,,none,Not specified in state law; Kansas has no ESA housing statute,No especificado en la ley estatal; Kansas no tiene una ley de ESA en la vivienda,none,"No state rule on ESA fees; a pet deposit, when pets are allowed, is capped at half a month's rent (K.S.A. 58-2550)",No hay regla estatal sobre cargos por ESA; el depósito por mascota tiene un tope de medio mes de renta (K.S.A. 58-2550),no,No ESA specific penalty; falsely claiming an assistance dog in public places is a class A misdemeanor (K.S.A. 39-1112),Sin sanción propia para ESA; fingir un perro de asistencia en lugares públicos es delito menor de clase A (K.S.A. 39-1112),Kansas Human Rights Commission,Comisión de Derechos Humanos de Kansas,1 year,1 año,http://www.khrc.net/complaint.html,https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch44/044_010_0016.html,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/kansas/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/kansas/,2026-10-08
Kentucky,KY,"Kentucky Civil Rights Act, KRS 344.360","Ley de Derechos Civiles de Kentucky, KRS 344.360",yes,"KRS 383.085 (HB 329 of 2018, HB 411 of 2019)",therapeutic,Documentation from a provider with a therapeutic relationship who keeps an active practice in Kentucky,Documentación de un proveedor con relación terapéutica y práctica activa en Kentucky,statute,"Statute bars pet fees, deposits and extra rent for the animal (KRS 383.085(4))","La ley prohíbe cobrar cargos, depósito o renta extra por el animal (KRS 383.085(4))",yes,"Fine up to $1,000 for misrepresentation (KRS 383.085(6) and (7))","Multa de hasta $1,000 por tergiversación (KRS 383.085(6) y (7))",Kentucky Commission on Human Rights,Comisión de Derechos Humanos de Kentucky,1 year,1 año,https://kchr.ky.gov/Pages/File-a-Complaint.aspx,https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=49072,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/kentucky/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/kentucky/,2026-10-08
Louisiana,LA,"Louisiana Equal Housing Opportunity Act, La. R.S. 51:2606(A)(6)","Ley de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Vivienda de Luisiana, R.S. 51:2606(A)(6)",yes,"La. R.S. 46:1971 to 46:1978 (Act 558 of 2024, HB 407)",30-day,"Louisiana or compact license, therapeutic relationship and clinical evaluation 30 days before, and two sessions (R.S. 46:1974)","Licencia de Luisiana o de compacto, relación terapéutica y evaluación clínica 30 días antes, y dos sesiones (R.S. 46:1974)",none,No state rule bars fees for support animals; the no extra charge rule covers trained service dogs (R.S. 46:1954(C)),Ninguna ley estatal prohíbe cargos por animales de apoyo; la regla sin costo extra cubre perros de servicio (R.S. 46:1954(C)),yes,"Fines up to $500, then $1,000, then $2,500 for false support animal claims or noncompliant letters (R.S. 46:1977)","Multas de hasta $500, luego $1,000 y luego $2,500 por alegar falsamente un animal de apoyo o cartas indebidas (R.S. 46:1977)","Louisiana Attorney General, Equal Housing Opportunity Section",Sección de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Vivienda del Fiscal General de Luisiana,1 year,1 año,https://ag.louisiana.gov/FairHousing/Complaint,https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=100513,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/louisiana/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/luisiana/,2026-10-08
Maine,ME,"Maine Human Rights Act, 5 M.R.S. § 4582-A","Ley de Derechos Humanos de Maine, 5 M.R.S. § 4582-A",yes,5 M.R.S. § 4553(1-H) and § 4582-A(3),other,A licensed health professional with knowledge of the disability-related need for the animal (5 M.R.S. § 4553(1-H)),Un profesional de salud con licencia que conozca la necesidad del animal relacionada con la discapacidad (5 M.R.S. § 4553(1-H)),statute,Statute bars conditioning the assistance animal on a fee or security deposit (5 M.R.S. § 4582-A(3)),La ley prohíbe condicionar el animal de asistencia a un cargo o depósito de seguridad (5 M.R.S. § 4582-A(3)),yes,"Civil violation, fine up to $1,000 per occurrence, for misrepresentation or false documents (17 M.R.S. § 1314-A)","Infracción civil con multa de hasta $1,000 por cada caso, por tergiversación o documentos falsos (17 M.R.S. § 1314-A)",Maine Human Rights Commission,Comisión de Derechos Humanos de Maine,300 days,300 días,https://www.maine.gov/mhrc/file,https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/5/title5sec4582-A.html,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/maine/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/maine/,2026-10-08
Maryland,MD,"Maryland Fair Housing Act, Md. Code, State Government § 20-706(b)(4)","Ley de Vivienda Justa de Maryland, Código de Maryland, State Government § 20-706(b)(4)",no,,none,Not specified in state law; state agency guidance asks for a medical provider with a bona fide relationship,No especificado en la ley estatal; la guía de la agencia estatal pide un proveedor médico con una relación de buena fe,agency,"State civil rights agency guidance (2026) bars fees and deposits for an ESA, including request processing fees","La guía de la agencia estatal de derechos civiles (2026) prohíbe cargos y depósitos por un ESA, incluso por tramitar la solicitud",no,No state penalty for false ESA documentation,No hay sanción estatal por documentación ESA falsa,Maryland Commission on Civil Rights,Comisión de Derechos Civiles de Maryland,1 year,1 año,https://mccr.maryland.gov/complaint-investigative-process/start-complaint-inquiry,https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gsg&section=20-706&enactments=false,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/maryland/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/maryland/,2026-10-08
Massachusetts,MA,"Massachusetts anti-discrimination law, M.G.L. c. 151B, § 4(7A)","Ley contra la discriminación de Massachusetts, M.G.L. c. 151B, § 4(7A)",no,,none,Not specified in state law; state guidance says letters bought online after a short interview are not sufficient,No especificado en la ley estatal; la guía estatal dice que no bastan las cartas compradas en línea tras una entrevista breve,agency,State disability office says no pet fees or deposits for assistance animals; up front pet fees are barred for all tenants,La oficina estatal de discapacidad dice que no hay cargos ni depósitos por animales de asistencia; se prohíben cargos iniciales por mascota,no,No state penalty for false ESA documentation,No hay sanción estatal por documentación ESA falsa,Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination,Comisión contra la Discriminación de Massachusetts,300 days,300 días,https://www.mass.gov/how-to/how-to-file-a-complaint-of-discrimination,https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXI/Chapter151B/Section4,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/massachusetts/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/massachusetts/,2026-10-08
Michigan,MI,"Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, MCL 37.1506a(1)(b)","Ley de Derechos Civiles de las Personas con Discapacidad de Míchigan, MCL 37.1506a(1)(b)",no,,none,Not specified in state law; no Michigan statute says who may write ESA documentation,No especificado en la ley estatal; ninguna ley de Míchigan indica quién puede emitir la documentación ESA,none,No state statute or civil rights agency publication was found that bars pet fees for ESAs,No se halló ley ni publicación de la agencia estatal que prohíba cargos por mascota para un ESA,no,"No ESA specific penalty; falsely claiming a service animal in a public place is a misdemeanor (MCL 752.62, 752.63)",Sin sanción propia para ESA; fingir un animal de servicio en un lugar público es delito menor (MCL 752.62 y 752.63),Michigan Department of Civil Rights,Departamento de Derechos Civiles de Míchigan,180 days,180 días,https://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/enforcement/investigation,https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-37-1506a,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/michigan/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/michigan/,2026-10-08
Minnesota,MN,"Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minn. Stat. 363A.10, subd. 1","Ley de Derechos Humanos de Minnesota, Minn. Stat. 363A.10, subd. 1",yes,"Minn. Stat. 504B.113 (2021, amended 2024)",website-excluded,"Licensed professional, excluding anyone who operates primarily to certify animals (Minn. Stat. 504B.113, subd. 1(e))","Profesional con licencia, excepto quien se dedica principalmente a certificar animales (Minn. Stat. 504B.113, subd. 1(e))",statute,"Statute bars any added fee, charge or deposit for the animal (Minn. Stat. 504B.113, subd. 3)","La ley prohíbe cobrar cargos, recargos o depósitos adicionales por el animal (Minn. Stat. 504B.113, subd. 3)",yes,"Statute bars misrepresentation and fraudulent documents; the landlord may deny the request, no fine (504B.113, subd. 4 and 5)","La ley prohíbe tergiversar y presentar documentos fraudulentos; el arrendador puede negar la solicitud, sin multa (Minn. Stat. 504B.113)",Minnesota Department of Human Rights,Departamento de Derechos Humanos de Minnesota,1 year,1 año,https://mn.gov/mdhr/intake/consultationinquiryform/index.jsp,https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/504B.113,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/minnesota/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/minnesota/,2026-10-08
Mississippi,MS,No state fair housing law,No hay ley estatal de vivienda justa,no,,none,Not specified in state law; Mississippi has no ESA housing statute,No especificado en la ley estatal; Misisipi no tiene una ley de ESA en la vivienda,none,No state rule on ESA fees,No hay regla estatal sobre cargos por ESA,no,No state penalty for misrepresenting an ESA,No hay sanción estatal por tergiversar un ESA,No state agency,No hay agencia estatal,,,,,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/mississippi/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/misisipi/,2026-10-08
Missouri,MO,"Missouri Human Rights Act, RSMo 213.040.2(2)","Ley de Derechos Humanos de Misuri, RSMo 213.040.2(2)",yes,RSMo 209.204.3 (S.B. 644 and S.B. 656 of 2020),other,Documentation must come from a qualified professional as permitted under the federal Fair Housing Act (RSMo 209.204.3),La documentación debe venir de un profesional calificado según lo permite la Ley federal de Vivienda Justa (RSMo 209.204.3),agency,Governor's Council on Disability flyer (2023) says tenants do not have to pay a fee or deposit for the animal,Una hoja del Consejo del Gobernador sobre Discapacidad (2023) dice que el inquilino no tiene que pagar cuota ni depósito por el animal,yes,"Class C misdemeanor, up to $750 and 15 days, plus actual damages; a repeat is class B (RSMo 209.204.3)","Delito menor de clase C, hasta $750 y 15 días, más daños reales; si se repite, clase B (RSMo 209.204.3)",Missouri Commission on Human Rights,Comisión de Derechos Humanos de Misuri,180 days,180 días,https://labor.mo.gov/mohumanrights/File_Complaint,https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=209.204,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/missouri/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/misuri/,2026-10-08
Montana,MT,"Montana Human Rights Act, MCA 49-2-305(5)(a)(ii)","Ley de Derechos Humanos de Montana, MCA 49-2-305(5)(a)(ii)",yes,"MCA 70-24-114 and 70-33-110 (2023, amended by SB 149 of 2025)",30-day,Montana licensed mental health professional with a 30 day client relationship and a clinical evaluation (MCA 70-24-114),"Profesional de salud mental con licencia de Montana, 30 días de relación y una evaluación clínica (MCA 70-24-114)",none,"The ESA statute says nothing about pet rent, deposits or fees","La ley de ESA no dice nada sobre renta, depósitos ni cargos por mascota",no,No tenant penalty; a practitioner may face licensing board discipline for violating the ESA statute (MCA 70-24-114(7)),Sin sanción al inquilino; el profesional puede recibir disciplina de su junta por violar la ley de ESA (MCA 70-24-114(7)),Montana Human Rights Bureau,Oficina de Derechos Humanos de Montana,180 days,180 días,https://erd.dli.mt.gov/human-rights/filing-a-complaint/self-drafted-complaint,https://archive.legmt.gov/bills/MCA/title_0700/chapter_0240/part_0010/section_0140/0700-0240-0010-0140.html,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/montana/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/montana/,2026-10-08
Nebraska,NE,"Nebraska Fair Housing Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. 20-319(2)(b)","Ley de Vivienda Justa de Nebraska, Neb. Rev. Stat. 20-319(2)(b)",no,,none,Not specified in state law; Nebraska has no ESA statute,No especificado en la ley estatal; Nebraska no tiene una ley de ESA,agency,State commission guide for landlords says pet deposits should be waived and fees are not allowed for companion animals,La guía de la comisión estatal para arrendadores dice que se debe eximir el depósito y no se permiten cargos por el animal,no,No state penalty for misrepresenting an ESA,No hay sanción estatal por tergiversar un ESA,Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission,Comisión de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Nebraska,1 year,1 año,https://neoc.nebraska.gov/complaint-process,https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=20-319,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/nebraska/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/nebraska/,2026-10-08
Nevada,NV,"Nevada Fair Housing Law, NRS 118.101(1)(b)","Ley de Vivienda Justa de Nevada, NRS 118.101(1)(b)",yes,NRS 118.105,none,"No required provider type; proof may be, without limitation, a statement from a provider of health care (NRS 118.105(2))","No exige un tipo de proveedor; la prueba puede ser, entre otras, una declaración de un proveedor de salud (NRS 118.105(2))",none,No state rule bars pet fees for ESAs; all security deposits together are capped at 3 months' rent (NRS 118A.242),Ninguna ley estatal prohíbe cargos por ESA; los depósitos de seguridad en total tienen un tope de 3 meses de renta (NRS 118A.242),no,"No ESA specific penalty; misrepresenting a service animal is a misdemeanor, fine up to $500 (NRS 426.805)","Sin sanción propia para ESA; fingir un animal de servicio es delito menor, con multa de hasta $500 (NRS 426.805)",Nevada Equal Rights Commission,Comisión de Igualdad de Derechos de Nevada,1 year,1 año,https://mynerccomplaint.nv.gov/landing/,https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-118.html#NRS118Sec105,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/nevada/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/nevada/,2026-10-08
New Hampshire,NH,"New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination, RSA 354-A:11, III(b)","Ley contra la Discriminación de Nuevo Hampshire, RSA 354-A:11, III(b)",no,,none,Not specified in state law; out of state telehealth providers need a New Hampshire license or compact authorization (RSA 310:7),"No especificado en la ley estatal; por telesalud, un proveedor de otro estado necesita licencia de Nuevo Hampshire o de un pacto (RSA 310:7)",none,Not specified in state law or state agency guidance,No especificado en la ley estatal ni en guías de agencias estatales,no,"No ESA specific penalty; misrepresenting a service animal is a misdemeanor (RSA 167-D:8, 167-D:10)","Sin sanción específica para ESA; hacer pasar un animal por animal de servicio es delito menor (RSA 167-D:8, 167-D:10)",New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights,Comisión de Derechos Humanos de Nuevo Hampshire,180 days,180 días,https://www.humanrights.nh.gov/,https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXXI/354-A/354-A-11.htm,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/new-hampshire/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/nuevo-hampshire/,2026-10-08
New Jersey,NJ,"New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, N.J.S.A. 10:5-12; N.J.A.C. 13:13-3.4(f)(2)","Ley contra la Discriminación de Nueva Jersey, N.J.S.A. 10:5-12; N.J.A.C. 13:13-3.4(f)(2)",no,,none,Not specified in state law; the state civil rights agency asks for documentation from a treating health care professional,No especificado en la ley estatal; la agencia estatal de derechos civiles pide documentación de un profesional de salud tratante,agency,"State civil rights agency fact sheet (2022) bars an extra security deposit, pet fee or renter's insurance for an ESA","La hoja informativa de la agencia estatal de derechos civiles (2022) prohíbe depósito extra, cargo por mascota o seguro por un ESA",no,No ESA specific penalty; falsely fitting a dog with a guide dog harness carries a $100 to $500 fine (N.J.S.A. 10:5-29.5),Sin sanción propia para ESA; poner a un perro un arnés de perro guía sin serlo tiene multa de $100 a $500 (N.J.S.A. 10:5-29.5),New Jersey Division on Civil Rights,División de Derechos Civiles de Nueva Jersey,180 days,180 días,https://njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-on-civil-rights-file-a-complaint/,https://law.justia.com/codes/new-jersey/title-10/section-10-5-12/,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/new-jersey/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/nueva-jersey/,2026-10-08
New Mexico,NM,"New Mexico Human Rights Act, NMSA 28-1-7(G); the housing section has no express accommodation clause","Ley de Derechos Humanos de Nuevo México, NMSA 28-1-7(G); la sección de vivienda no menciona adaptaciones",no,,none,Not specified in state law; no rule on who may write the letter or on a prior relationship,No especificado en la ley estatal; no hay regla sobre quién firma la carta ni sobre una relación previa,none,Not specified in state law; the no charge rule for service animals covers public places only (NMSA 28-11-3),No especificado en la ley estatal; la regla sin cargos para animales de servicio es solo para lugares públicos (NMSA 28-11-3),no,"No ESA specific penalty; falsely presenting a service animal is a misdemeanor, fine up to $1,000 (NMSA 28-11-6)","Sin sanción específica para ESA; presentar falsamente un animal de servicio es delito menor, multa de hasta $1,000 (NMSA 28-11-6)","Human Rights Bureau, New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions",Buró de Derechos Humanos del Departamento de Soluciones de Fuerza Laboral de Nuevo México,300 days,300 días,https://www.dws.state.nm.us/Filing-a-Charge-of-Discrimination,https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/23%20Regular/final/HB0207.pdf,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/new-mexico/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/nuevo-mexico/,2026-10-08
New York,NY,"New York State Human Rights Law, Executive Law 296(18)(2)","Ley de Derechos Humanos del Estado de Nueva York, Ley Ejecutiva 296(18)(2)",no,,none,Not specified in state law; no New York statute sets who may write ESA documentation,No especificado en la ley estatal; ninguna ley de Nueva York indica quién puede emitir la documentación ESA,agency,State housing agency guidance (2019) says approval may not be conditioned on a fee or deposit,La guía de la agencia estatal de vivienda (2019) dice que la aprobación no puede depender de un cargo o depósito,no,No ESA specific penalty; false service dog identification tags are unlawful (Agriculture and Markets Law 118),Sin sanción propia para ESA; poner placas falsas de perro de servicio es ilegal (Ley de Agricultura y Mercados 118),New York State Division of Human Rights,División de Derechos Humanos del Estado de Nueva York,3 years,3 años,https://dhr.ny.gov/complaint,https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EXC/296,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/new-york/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/nueva-york/,2026-10-08
North Carolina,NC,"North Carolina State Fair Housing Act, G.S. 41A-4(f)(2)","Ley de Vivienda Equitativa de Carolina del Norte, G.S. 41A-4(f)(2)",no,,none,Not specified in state law; no North Carolina statute names who may write an ESA letter,No especificado en la ley estatal; ninguna ley de Carolina del Norte indica quién puede escribir una carta ESA,none,Not specified in state law; no statute or state agency guidance on ESA fees (G.S. 42-53 covers pet fees),No especificado en la ley estatal; no hay ley ni guía de una agencia estatal sobre cargos por ESA (G.S. 42-53 trata cargos por mascotas),no,No ESA specific penalty; disguising an animal as a service animal is a Class 3 misdemeanor (G.S. 168-4.5),No hay sanción específica para ESA; disfrazar un animal como animal de servicio es delito menor Clase 3 (G.S. 168-4.5),North Carolina Human Relations Commission,Comisión de Asuntos Humanos de Carolina del Norte,1 year,1 año,https://www.oah.nc.gov/civil-rights-division/housing-discrimination,https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_41A/GS_41A-4.html,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/north-carolina/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/carolina-del-norte/,2026-10-08
North Dakota,ND,"North Dakota Housing Discrimination Act, N.D.C.C. 14-02.5-06(3)(b)","Ley de Discriminación en la Vivienda de Dakota del Norte, N.D.C.C. 14-02.5-06(3)(b)",yes,N.D.C.C. 47-16-07.5 and 47-16-07.6 (HB 1272 of 2017),website-excluded,A physician or medical professional who does not operate in the state solely to certify service or assistance animals (47-16-07.5),Un médico o profesional médico que no opere en el estado solo para certificar animales de servicio o de asistencia (47-16-07.5),statute,Statute bars a pet deposit for a companion animal needed as an accommodation (N.D.C.C. 47-16-07.1(2)),La ley prohíbe el depósito por mascota para un animal de compañía necesario como adaptación (N.D.C.C. 47-16-07.1(2)),yes,"Infraction with a fine up to $1,000; the landlord may evict and collect a damage fee up to $1,000 (N.D.C.C. 47-16-07.6)","Infracción con multa de hasta $1,000; el arrendador puede desalojar y cobrar hasta $1,000 por daños (N.D.C.C. 47-16-07.6)",North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights,Departamento de Trabajo y Derechos Humanos de Dakota del Norte,1 year,1 año,https://www.nd.gov/labor/human-rights/housing,https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t47c16.pdf,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/north-dakota/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/dakota-del-norte/,2026-10-08
Ohio,OH,"Ohio civil rights law, ORC 4112.02(H)(19)","Ley de derechos civiles de Ohio, ORC 4112.02(H)(19)",no,,none,Not specified in state law; teletherapy licensees serving clients in Ohio must be licensed in Ohio (OAC 4757-5-13),No especificado en la ley estatal; quien da teleterapia a clientes en Ohio debe tener licencia de Ohio (OAC 4757-5-13),agency,OCRC rule bars extra charges for an animal assistant (OAC 4112-5-07(C)); a 2019 Attorney General article includes ESAs,Una regla de la OCRC prohíbe cargos extra por un animal asistente (OAC 4112-5-07(C)); un artículo del Fiscal General de 2019 incluye los ESA,no,No ESA specific penalty in the Ohio Revised Code,No hay sanción específica para ESA en el Código Revisado de Ohio,Ohio Civil Rights Commission,Comisión de Derechos Civiles de Ohio,1 year,1 año,https://civ.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/civr/how-to-file-a-charge/filing-a-charge,https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-4112.02,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/ohio/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/ohio/,2026-10-08
Oklahoma,OK,"Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act, 25 O.S. § 1452(A)(16)","Ley contra la Discriminación de Oklahoma, 25 O.S. § 1452(A)(16)",yes,41 O.S. § 113.2 (HB 3282 of 2018),other,"No provider type set, but documentation bought for money is presumed fraudulent (41 O.S. § 113.2(B))","No fija tipo de proveedor, pero se presume fraudulenta la documentación comprada con dinero (41 O.S. § 113.2(B))",none,"Not specified for ESAs; the fee ban covers trained guide, signal and service dogs (25 O.S. § 1452(A)(14))","No especificado para ESA; la prohibición de cargos cubre perros guía, de señal y de servicio entrenados (25 O.S. § 1452(A)(14))",yes,"After a false claim the landlord may use lease remedies and win up to $1,000 in damages (41 O.S. § 113.2(D))","Ante un reclamo falso, el arrendador puede usar recursos del contrato y obtener hasta $1,000 en daños (41 O.S. § 113.2(D))","Oklahoma Attorney General, Office of Civil Rights Enforcement",Oficina de Cumplimiento de Derechos Civiles del Fiscal General de Oklahoma,1 year,1 año,https://oklahoma.gov/oag/complaints-tiplines/complaints/civil-rights.html,https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=482680,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/oklahoma/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/oklahoma/,2026-10-08
Oregon,OR,"Oregon Revised Statutes, ORS 659A.145(2)(g)","Estatutos Revisados de Oregón, ORS 659A.145(2)(g)",no,,none,"Not specified in state law; no rule on who may sign, telehealth or waiting periods","No especificado en la ley estatal; no hay regla sobre quién firma, la telesalud ni periodos de espera",statute,Statute bars a pet security deposit for a companion animal needed as an accommodation (ORS 90.300(4)),La ley prohíbe cobrar depósito de mascota por un animal de compañía necesario como adaptación (ORS 90.300(4)),no,No ESA specific penalty; 2019 bills to punish misrepresentation did not pass,Sin sanción específica para ESA; los proyectos de 2019 para castigar el engaño no se aprobaron,"Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI), Civil Rights Division","Oficina de Trabajo e Industrias (BOLI), División de Derechos Civiles",1 year,1 año,https://www.oregon.gov/boli/civil-rights/Pages/fair-housing.aspx,https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors659A.html,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/oregon/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/oregon/,2026-10-08
Pennsylvania,PA,"Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, 43 P.S. § 955(h)(3.2)","Ley de Relaciones Humanas de Pensilvania, 43 P.S. § 955(h)(3.2)",yes,Assistance and Service Animal Integrity Act (Act 118 of 2018),other,"Documentation must be written, reliable and based on direct knowledge of the disability and need (Act 118, sec. 3(b))","La documentación debe ser escrita, confiable y basada en conocimiento directo de la discapacidad y la necesidad (Ley 118, sec. 3(b))",agency,The PHRC lists charging a fee for a support animal as an example of illegal housing discrimination,La PHRC incluye cobrar un cargo por un animal de apoyo entre los ejemplos de discriminación ilegal en la vivienda,yes,"False claims are a third degree misdemeanor (Act 118, sec. 5); false animal documents, fine up to $1,000 (sec. 6)","Los reclamos falsos son delito menor de tercer grado (Ley 118, sec. 5); los documentos falsos, multa de hasta $1,000 (sec. 6)",Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission,Comisión de Relaciones Humanas de Pensilvania,180 days,180 días,https://www.pa.gov/services/phrc/file-a-housing---commercial-property-discrimination-complaint,https://www.palegis.us/statutes/unconsolidated/law-information?sessYr=2018&sessInd=0&actNum=118,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/pennsylvania/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/pensilvania/,2026-10-08
Rhode Island,RI,"Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act, R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-4(e)(1)","Ley de Prácticas Justas de Vivienda de Rhode Island, R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-37-4(e)(1)",no,,none,"Not specified in state law in force; no rule on who may sign, waiting periods or telehealth","No especificado en la ley vigente; no hay regla sobre quién firma, periodos de espera ni telesalud",none,Not specified for ESAs; the no extra charge rule covers guide dogs and certified trained animals (§ 34-37-4(e)(2)),No especificado para ESA; la regla sin cargo extra cubre perros guía y animales entrenados por programas certificados (§ 34-37-4(e)(2)),no,No ESA specific penalty; misrepresenting a service animal in public is a civil violation (§ 40-9.1-3.1),Sin sanción específica para ESA; hacer pasar un animal por animal de servicio en público es una infracción civil (§ 40-9.1-3.1),Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights,Comisión de Derechos Humanos de Rhode Island,1 year,1 año,https://richr.ri.gov/filecharge/index.php,https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE34/34-37/34-37-4.htm,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/rhode-island/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/rhode-island/,2026-10-08
South Carolina,SC,"South Carolina Fair Housing Law, S.C. Code 31-21-70(G)(2)","Ley de Vivienda Justa de Carolina del Sur, S.C. Code 31-21-70(G)(2)",yes,"S.C. Code 31-21-70(N) (2019 Act No. 44, S.281)",none,Not specified in state law; documentation is enough if it shows a disability and a disability related need (31-21-70(N)(2)),No especificado en la ley estatal; basta con documentación que muestre una discapacidad y una necesidad relacionada (31-21-70(N)(2)),agency,Human Affairs Commission lists charging extra rent or fees for an assistance animal as discrimination,La Comisión de Asuntos Humanos considera discriminación cobrar renta o cargos extra por un animal de asistencia,no,"No ESA specific penalty; service animal misrepresentation fines up to $1,000, not a crime (S.C. Code 47-3-980)","No hay sanción específica para ESA; tergiversar un animal de servicio conlleva multas de hasta $1,000, sin delito penal (S.C. Code 47-3-980)",South Carolina Human Affairs Commission (SCHAC),Comisión de Asuntos Humanos de Carolina del Sur (SCHAC),180 days,180 días,https://schac.sc.gov/filing-complaint,https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t31c021.php,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/south-carolina/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/carolina-del-sur/,2026-10-08
South Dakota,SD,"South Dakota Human Relations Act of 1972, SDCL 20-13-23.7","Ley de Relaciones Humanas de Dakota del Sur de 1972, SDCL 20-13-23.7",yes,SDCL 43-32-33 to 43-32-36 (SB 119 of 2018),website-excluded,A licensed health care provider who does not operate in the state solely to certify service or assistance animals (SDCL 43-32-35),Un proveedor de salud con licencia que no opere en el estado solo para certificar animales de servicio o de asistencia (SDCL 43-32-35),none,Not specified in state law; deposits are capped at one month's rent unless special conditions apply (SDCL 43-32-6.1),No especificado en la ley estatal; el depósito tiene tope de un mes de renta salvo condiciones especiales (SDCL 43-32-6.1),yes,"Landlord may evict and collect a damage fee up to $1,000 for false claims or fake documentation (SDCL 43-32-36)","El arrendador puede desalojar y cobrar hasta $1,000 por daños ante reclamos falsos o documentación fraudulenta (SDCL 43-32-36)",South Dakota Division of Human Rights,División de Derechos Humanos de Dakota del Sur,180 days,180 días,https://dlr.sd.gov/human_rights/forms.aspx,https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/43-32,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/south-dakota/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/dakota-del-sur/,2026-10-08
Tennessee,TN,"Tennessee Human Rights Act, TCA 4-21-601(b)(2)(B)","Ley de Derechos Humanos de Tennessee, TCA 4-21-601(b)(2)(B)",yes,TCA 66-7-111 and 66-28-406 (Pub. Acts 2019 ch. 236; 2024 ch. 754),website-excluded,Provider needs actual knowledge of the disability; fee based certificate websites are excluded (TCA 66-7-111(a)(4)),El proveedor debe conocer realmente la discapacidad; se excluyen los sitios web que venden certificados (TCA 66-7-111(a)(4)),none,No outright fee ban; the tenant may request an exception to a pet payment policy (TCA 66-7-111(b)),No prohíbe los cargos de forma expresa; el inquilino puede pedir una excepción a la política de pagos por mascota (TCA 66-7-111(b)),yes,"Class B misdemeanor, up to 6 months and $500 (TCA 39-16-304); also a lease default (TCA 66-7-111(f))","Delito menor de clase B, hasta 6 meses y $500 (TCA 39-16-304); también incumplimiento del contrato (TCA 66-7-111(f))","Tennessee Attorney General, Civil Rights Enforcement Division (CRED)",División de Aplicación de los Derechos Civiles (CRED) de la Oficina del Fiscal General de Tennessee,180 days,180 días,https://www.tn.gov/attorneygeneral/cred/cred-s-complaint-process.html,https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/111/pub/pc0236.pdf,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/tennessee/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/tennessee/,2026-10-08
Texas,TX,"Texas Fair Housing Act, Tex. Prop. Code sec. 301.025(c)(2)","Ley de Vivienda Justa de Texas, Tex. Prop. Code sec. 301.025(c)(2)",no,,none,Not specified in state law; no rule on who may sign or on online ESA evaluations,No especificado en la ley estatal; no hay regla sobre quién firma ni sobre evaluaciones ESA en línea,none,Not specified for ESAs; the no deposit rule covers trained service dogs only (Tex. Hum. Res. Code sec. 121.003(h)),No especificado para ESA; la regla sin depósito cubre solo perros de servicio entrenados (Tex. Hum. Res. Code sec. 121.003(h)),no,"No ESA specific penalty; misrepresenting a service animal is a misdemeanor, fine up to $1,000 (Tex. Hum. Res. Code sec. 121.006)","Sin sanción específica para ESA; hacer pasar un animal por animal de servicio es delito menor, multa de hasta $1,000 (sec. 121.006)","Texas Workforce Commission, Civil Rights Division",División de Derechos Civiles de la Comisión de la Fuerza Laboral de Texas,1 year,1 año,https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/civil-rights/housing-discrimination,https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.301.htm,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/texas/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/texas/,2026-10-08
Utah,UT,"Utah Fair Housing Act, Utah Code 57-21-5(4)(b)","Ley de Vivienda Justa de Utah, Código de Utah 57-21-5(4)(b)",yes,Utah Code 26B-6-801 to 26B-6-805 (H.B. 43 of 2019),other,No ESA provider list; telehealth law bars diagnosis based solely on an online questionnaire (Utah Code 26B-4-704),Sin lista de proveedores para ESA; la ley de telesalud prohíbe diagnosticar solo con un cuestionario en línea (Código de Utah 26B-4-704),statute,Statute bars an extra fee or deposit for a support animal; the tenant pays for damage (Utah Code 26B-6-803(1)(b)),La ley prohíbe cobrar cuota o depósito adicional por un animal de apoyo; el inquilino paga los daños (Código de Utah 26B-6-803(1)(b)),yes,Class C misdemeanor to falsely claim a support animal or lie to a provider to get documentation (Utah Code 26B-6-805(2)),Delito menor de clase C presentar falsamente un animal de apoyo o mentir a un proveedor para obtener documentación (26B-6-805(2)),"Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD), Utah Labor Commission","División Antidiscriminación y Laboral de Utah (UALD), Comisión Laboral de Utah",180 days,180 días,https://laborcommission.utah.gov/divisions/utah-antidiscrimination-and-labor-uald/fair-housing/,https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title26B/Chapter6/26B-6-S803.html,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/utah/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/utah/,2026-10-08
Vermont,VT,"Vermont Fair Housing and Public Accommodations Act, 9 V.S.A. § 4503(a)(10)","Ley de Vivienda Justa y Establecimientos Públicos de Vermont, 9 V.S.A. § 4503(a)(10)",no,,none,Not specified in state law; out of state telehealth providers need Vermont authorization (26 V.S.A. § 3053),"No especificado en la ley estatal; por telesalud, un proveedor de otro estado necesita autorización de Vermont (26 V.S.A. § 3053)",agency,The Vermont Human Rights Commission says landlords cannot charge a pet deposit for assistance animals,La Comisión de Derechos Humanos de Vermont dice que el arrendador no puede cobrar depósito de mascota por animales de asistencia,no,No ESA specific penalty; no Vermont law punishes misrepresenting an assistance animal,Sin sanción específica para ESA; ninguna ley de Vermont castiga presentar falsamente un animal de asistencia,Vermont Human Rights Commission,Comisión de Derechos Humanos de Vermont,1 year,1 año,https://hrc.vermont.gov/complaint,https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/09/139/04503,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/vermont/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/vermont/,2026-10-08
Virginia,VA,"Virginia Fair Housing Law, Va. Code § 36-96.3(B)","Ley de Vivienda Justa de Virginia, Código de Virginia § 36-96.3(B)",yes,"Va. Code § 36-96.3:1 (2017, cc. 575, 729; 2023, c. 439)",therapeutic,"Landlord may ask for reliable documentation, including from a provider with a therapeutic relationship (§ 36-96.3:1(C))","El arrendador puede pedir documentación confiable, incluida la de alguien con relación terapéutica con usted (§ 36-96.3:1(C))",statute,"Statute bars a pet fee, deposit or additional rent for an assistance animal (§ 36-96.3:1(A))","La ley prohíbe exigir cargo, depósito o renta adicional por un animal de asistencia (§ 36-96.3:1(A))",yes,"Fraudulent documentation violates the Consumer Protection Act, civil penalty up to $2,500 if willful (§ 36-96.3:1(F))","La documentación fraudulenta viola la Ley de Protección al Consumidor, multa civil de hasta $2,500 si es intencional (§ 36-96.3:1(F))","Virginia Fair Housing Office, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)","Oficina de Vivienda Justa de Virginia, Departamento de Regulación Profesional y Ocupacional (DPOR)",1 year,1 año,https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/FairHousing,https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title36/chapter5.1/section36-96.3:1/,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/virginia/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/virginia/,2026-10-08
Washington,WA,"Washington Law Against Discrimination, RCW 49.60.222(2)(b)","Ley contra la Discriminación del estado de Washington, RCW 49.60.222(2)(b)",no,,other,"No ESA rule; a telehealth relationship cannot be formed by email, text or fax alone (RCW 18.134.030(3))","Sin regla para ESA; la relación por telesalud no puede formarse solo por correo electrónico, texto o fax (RCW 18.134.030(3))",none,Not specified for ESAs; a WSHRC rule bars pet deposits for trained service animals (WAC 162-38-100(5)),No especificado para ESA; una regla de la WSHRC prohíbe depósitos de mascota para animales de servicio entrenados (WAC 162-38-100(5)),no,No ESA specific penalty; misrepresenting a service animal is a civil infraction up to $500 (RCW 49.60.214),Sin sanción específica para ESA; hacer pasar un animal por animal de servicio es infracción civil de hasta $500 (RCW 49.60.214),Washington State Human Rights Commission,Comisión de Derechos Humanos del Estado de Washington,1 year,1 año,https://www.hum.wa.gov/fair-housing,https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.60.222,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/washington/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/washington/,2026-10-08
"Washington, D.C.",DC,"D.C. Human Rights Act, D.C. Code § 2-1402.21(d)(3)(B)","Ley de Derechos Humanos del Distrito de Columbia, D.C. Code § 2-1402.21(d)(3)(B)",no,,none,Not specified in District law; OHR says verification may come from a physician or other healthcare provider,No especificado en la ley del Distrito; la OHR dice que la verificación puede venir de un médico u otro proveedor de salud,none,No rule in force; OHR says tenants may request a pet deposit waiver as a reasonable accommodation,No hay regla vigente; la OHR dice que puede pedir que no le cobren el depósito de mascota como adaptación razonable,no,No District law found that penalizes false ESA documentation,No se encontró una ley del Distrito que castigue la documentación ESA falsa,D.C. Office of Human Rights (OHR),Oficina de Derechos Humanos del DC (OHR),1 year,1 año,https://ohr.dc.gov/service/file-discrimination-complaint,https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/2-1402.21,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/washington-dc/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/washington-dc/,2026-10-08
West Virginia,WV,"West Virginia Fair Housing Act, W. Va. Code §16B-18-5(f)(3)(B)","Ley de Vivienda Justa de Virginia Occidental, W. Va. Code §16B-18-5(f)(3)(B)",yes,W. Va. Code §16B-18-5(f)(10) (recodified by SB 300 of 2024),therapeutic,"Documentation may be required from a professional treatment provider, a term the law does not define (§16B-18-5(f)(10)(A))","Se puede pedir documentación de un proveedor profesional de tratamiento, término que la ley no define (§16B-18-5(f)(10)(A))",statute,Statute bars conditioning the accommodation on a fee or deposit (§16B-18-5(f)(10)(D)),La ley prohíbe condicionar la adaptación al pago de una cuota o un depósito (§16B-18-5(f)(10)(D)),no,No ESA specific penalty; misrepresenting a service animal in public places is a misdemeanor (W. Va. Code §5-15-9),Sin sanción específica para ESA; hacer pasar un animal por animal de servicio en lugares públicos es delito menor (§5-15-9),West Virginia Human Rights Commission,Comisión de Derechos Humanos de Virginia Occidental,1 year,1 año,https://oig.wv.gov/HRC,https://code.wvlegislature.gov/16B-18-5/,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/west-virginia/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/virginia-occidental/,2026-10-08
Wisconsin,WI,"Wisconsin Fair Housing Law, Wis. Stat. s. 106.50(2r)(b)4.","Ley de Vivienda Justa de Wisconsin, Wis. Stat. s. 106.50(2r)(b)4.",yes,Wis. Stat. s. 106.50(2r)(br) (2017 Wisconsin Act 317),licensed-in-state,Documentation from a health professional licensed or certified in Wisconsin (Wis. Stat. s. 106.50(1m)(mx)),Documentación de un profesional de salud con licencia o certificación en Wisconsin (Wis. Stat. s. 106.50(1m)(mx)),statute,Statute treats requiring extra compensation for an ESA as discrimination (s. 106.50(2r)(br)1.),La ley considera discriminación exigir compensación adicional por un ESA (s. 106.50(2r)(br)1.),yes,Forfeiture of at least $500 for a tenant or professional who misrepresents the need (s. 106.50(2r)(br)5. and 6.),Multa (forfeiture) de al menos $500 para el inquilino o profesional que tergiverse la necesidad (s. 106.50(2r)(br)5. y 6.),"Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division",División de Derechos Iguales del Departamento de Desarrollo Laboral de Wisconsin,1 year,1 año,https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/er/civilrights/housing/,https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/106/iii/50,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/wisconsin/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/wisconsin/,2026-10-08
Wyoming,WY,"Wyoming Fair Housing Act, W.S. 40-26-107(c)(ii)","Ley de Vivienda Justa de Wyoming, W.S. 40-26-107(c)(ii)",yes,W.S. 35-13-201(c) and 35-13-205(a)(iv) (2017 HB0114),none,"Not specified in state law; no rule on who may sign, waiting periods or in person visits","No especificado en la ley estatal; no hay regla sobre quién firma, periodos de espera ni visitas en persona",none,Not specified in state law; the statutes are silent on pet fees for assistance animals,No especificado en la ley estatal; las leyes no hablan de cargos por animales de asistencia,yes,"Misrepresenting an animal as an assistance animal is a misdemeanor, fine up to $750 (W.S. 35-13-203(b))","Presentar falsamente un animal como animal de asistencia es delito menor, multa de hasta $750 (W.S. 35-13-203(b))",No state agency,Ninguna agencia estatal,,,,https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title35.pdf,https://signmyesa.com/esa-letter/wyoming/,https://signmyesa.com/es/carta-esa/wyoming/,2026-10-08