Published time: January 21, 2014 20:44
Edited time: January 22, 2014 04:54
A Kentucky lawmaker is preparing to introduce a bill that would allow paralyzed residents to use service monkeys to assist with daily tasks at home.
Kentucky state Senator John Schickel (R-Union) says he is introducing the proposal in order to expand options for families in need of assistance. He explained that one local family looked into bringing in a service monkey to help their paralyzed daughter, but found it would not be sanctioned by the state.
Monkeys are not considered service animals under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, but some states have made exceptions.
As reported by the Louisville-based Courier-Journal, Shickel’s bill categorizes service monkeys as "any capuchin monkey that is individually trained" by a registered nonprofit "to perform tasks in a home environment for adults living with paralysis who are unable to perform day-to-day tasks and activities for themselves."
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