About ESA Laws

Resources from government websites and other sources related to mental health.

This is a must read to gather a basic understanding about Emotional Support Animals and housing laws:

https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/FHEO/documents/19ServiceAnimalNoticeFHEO_508.pdf


This is the government publication that includes Emotional Support Animals as also included under the broader term Assistance Animal:

http://www.nhlp.org/files/2014supplement/Chapter03/FN%20124.2%20%20HUD%20Clarifies%20Definition%20of%20Assistance%20Animals%20in%20FHA%20&%20Section%20504%20-%20Hous.%20L.%20Bull.pdf


Definition of Assistance Animals and Emotional Support Inclusion:

https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/assistance_animals


Reasonable accommodation definition under the Fair Housing Act:

https://www.hud.gov/sites/documents/huddojstatement.pdf


Department of Transportation Emotional Support Information:

https://www.transportation.gov/individuals/aviation-consumer-protection/service-animals-including-emotional-support-animals


American Psychology – What a patient should ask themselves about teletherapy and what should I ask my mental health professional:

https://www.apa.org/pi/disability/resources/publications/telepsychology


Table of State Service Animals Laws by Author: Rebecca F. Wisch

Publish Year: 2019

Place of Publication: Michigan State University College of Law

Primary Citation: Animal Legal & Historical Center

This a great resource to view individual state regarding emotional support animals:

https://www.animallaw.info/topic/table-state-assistance-animal-laws