Kansas service dog laws
Kansas uses the term assistance dog, which includes service dogs trained to perform tasks for a person with a disability, a category that can include a psychiatric service dog. Its rules in K.S.A. 39-1101 through 39-1113 run beside the ADA. The state is notably strict about false claims: misrepresenting your right to bring an assistance dog somewhere is a criminal offense.
- Making a false claim of access rights for an assistance dog, or faking a disability to obtain one, is a class A nonperson misdemeanor under K.S.A. 39-1112.
- K.S.A. 39-1109 lets a professional trainer from a recognized training center bring a dog into public places during active training, with no extra charge.
- K.S.A. 39-1111 describes an ID card or letter a handler may show if access is questioned; it must be returned promptly after it is checked.
- Under K.S.A. 39-1113, a dog present only for comfort, protection or personal defense is not an assistance dog.
Source: K.S.A. 39-1112 (via Justia)
How a PSD letter differs from an ESA letter
Psychiatric service dog
Trained to perform specific tasks. Can go into stores, restaurants and the airplane cabin with you.
Emotional support animal
Helps through companionship, with no task training. Covered for housing only. See the Kansas ESA letter.
How to get a PSD letter in Kansas
Book a time
Choose a phone or video slot and tell us about your dog and the tasks it performs.
Talk with a clinician
A licensed clinician reviews your symptoms and how the dog's training helps you.
Your signed letter arrives
If approved, your signed letter is emailed as a PDF. If not, you are not charged.
Kansas PSD letter cost
| Letter | Covers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSD letter | One or two dogs | $149 |
| PSD letter | 3 dogs | $229 |
Booking is free and you're charged only if your letter is approved.
Service dog housing rights in Kansas
If a landlord refuses a service dog, ask for the decision in writing, then contact the Kansas Human Rights Commission or file a complaint with HUD.