Connecticut General Statutes/Title 52/Chapter 899/Section 52-175a

CGS § 52-175a. Negligence action, construction of acts of blind person.

The failure of a blind person to use a service animal or to carry a cane or walking stick which is predominantly white or metallic in color, with or without red tip, shall not be construed as evidence of comparative or contributory negligence in any negligence action. As used in this section, “service animal” has the same meaning as provided in section 22-345.

Short History

(P.A. 73-279, S. 4; P.A. 24-18, S. 13.)

Long History

History: P.A. 24-18 replaced “guide dog” with “service animal” and defined “service animal”, effective July 1, 2024.

Citations

Cited. 211 C. 555.

See Also

See Sec. 1-1f for definitions of “blind” and “physically disabled”.

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