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CA AB1776

Bill

Status

Passed

9/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

Marc Steinorth

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes San Bernardino County to work with the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency to conduct a pilot project beginning January 1, 2019, allowing emergency ambulances to transport injured police dogs to veterinary facilities.

  • Permits transport only if the canine handler requests it, an ambulance is present, no humans require medical attention, the ambulance owner allows it, the handler accompanies and controls the dog, and the handler provides the veterinary facility location.

  • Defines "police dog" as any dog used by a peace officer in their duties, including search and rescue dogs and passive alert dogs.

  • Requires the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency to collect data on transported dogs, their destinations, and transport outcomes, with a report due to the Legislature by January 1, 2022.

  • Repeals this section on January 1, 2022, making the pilot project temporary.

Legislative Description

Emergency medical transport of police dogs: pilot project.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 272, Statutes of 2018.

9/6/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/28/2018
Health5/10/2018
Rules4/26/2018
Judiciary4/11/2018
Health1/22/2018

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