Hennepin County file 26-0187, before the Hennepin County Board. Passed as of 2026-04-28.
Latest action: Approved
County officially observes April 30 as awareness day Hennepin County will recognize April 30, 2026, as Therapy Animal Day through a symbolic county resolution with no regulatory, budgetary, or operational consequences.
Raises visibility for therapy animal programs locally The designation may increase public awareness of animal-assisted therapy benefits and encourage local organizations, healthcare facilities, and schools to highlight existing therapy animal initiatives.
Recognition carries no enforcement or funding power The resolution is non-binding and does not create new programs, mandate training standards, regulate therapy animal access, or allocate county resources to animal therapy services.
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