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AL HB366
Bill
Status
5/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rick Rehm
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AI Summary
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Authorizes emergency medical services personnel to provide emergency medical care to police dogs injured in the line of duty at the scene or during transport to a veterinary facility.
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Permits EMS personnel to transport injured police dogs to a veterinary clinic, hospital, or similar facility if no human individuals require medical attention or transport at that time.
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Grants immunity from criminal or civil liability to EMS personnel who act in good faith to provide emergency medical care to injured police dogs, including immunity for refusing to treat or transport.
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Defines "police dog" as any dog with specialized training used by federal, state, local peace officers, Class One Railroad Officers, special agents, firefighters, or military members in performance of duties.
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Takes effect October 1, 2025; known as the Lakyn Canine Act.
Legislative Description
Police dogs; emergency medical services personnel authorized to provide medical care and transport to those injured in line of duty; immunity from liability therefor provided
Animals
Last Action
Enacted
5/14/2025