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U.S. STATE REGULATORY DIRECTORY

State-by-State ESA Housing Laws

Emotional support animal housing rights are governed under the federal Fair Housing Act and individual state statutes. Explore state-specific clinical requirements and timelines below.

Directory Last Reviewed: September 15, 2026 • Compliance Reviewer: [HEALTHCARE REGULATORY COUNSEL PLACEHOLDER]

Key State Telehealth Requirements

AB 468 Notice

California

Requires a mandatory 30-day clinical relationship before emotional support dog documentation can be issued.

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FHA / Property Code

Texas

Evaluated under Texas Human Resources Code Chapter 121 & federal Fair Housing Act rules.

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FS § 760.27

Florida

Strictly penalizes fake online registries and requires personal clinical knowledge from a licensed practitioner.

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NYS Human Rights

New York

Robust tenant protections under NYS Human Rights Law and NYC Administrative Code § 8-107.

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All 50 States + District of Columbia