Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 35-13-201, 35-13-203, 35-13-205 § 35-13-205
Definitions.
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35-13-205. Definitions.
(a) As used in this article:
(i) Repealed by Laws 2017, ch. 133, § 2.
(ii) "Person with a disability" means an individual
who has a mental or physical impairment which substantially
limits one (1) or more major life activities;
(iii) "Major life activities" means functions
associated with the normal activities of independent daily
living such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks,
walking, seeing, hearing or speaking;
(iv) "Assistance animal" means an animal that works,
provides assistance or performs tasks for the benefit of a
person with a disability, or provides emotional support that
alleviates one (1) or more identified symptoms or effects of a
person's disability;
(v) "Place of public accommodation" means as defined
in 28 C.F.R. 36.104;
(vi) "Public accommodation" means as defined in 28
C.F.R. 36.104;
(vii) "Public entity" means as defined in 28 C.F.R.
35.104;
(viii) "Service animal" means as defined in 28 C.F.R.
35.104 and 28 C.F.R. 36.104 and includes service miniature
horses pursuant to 28 C.F.R. 35.136 and 28 C.F.R. 36.302(c).
"Service animal" shall include a dog that is being trained to do
work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a
disability.Wyoming Statute § 35-13-205 establishes the foundational definitions that govern the state's disability access and assistance animal laws. Key terms include 'person with a disability,' 'assistance animal,' and 'service animal,' each carrying specific legal meanings that shape how related protections apply. Notably, 'service animal' aligns with federal ADA definitions under 28 C.F.R. 35.104 and 36.104, and explicitly extends to miniature horses and dogs in training for disability-related tasks. These definitions set the interpretive framework for the broader article in which they appear.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Wyoming should familiarize themselves with the defined terms in § 35-13-205, as these definitions determine which animals and individuals are covered under the state's disability access provisions. A compliant operator generally distinguishes between 'assistance animals' — which include emotional support animals — and 'service animals,' which are defined by reference to federal ADA regulations and include trained dogs and miniature horses. Understanding these distinctions under § 35-13-205 helps operators apply consistent, legally grounded policies when responding to accommodation requests.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants with disabilities in Wyoming benefit from the definitional protections established in § 35-13-205, which broadly defines both 'assistance animal' and 'service animal' to cover a range of animals and disability-related needs. The statute's inclusion of dogs in training and miniature horses as service animals, and its recognition of emotional support functions under 'assistance animal,' reflects meaningful coverage. Tenants who believe their rights under this framework have been violated may consider contacting a tenant-rights organization, a fair housing agency, or reviewing complaint processes available through relevant state or federal bodies.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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