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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