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CT HB06964
Bill
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Public Safety and Security Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes a task force to study emergency treatment and transportation of animals injured while performing duties under peace officer supervision, such as police K-9s
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Task force will examine appropriate circumstances for emergency response, required EMS personnel training (first aid, CPR, life-saving interventions, safe animal handling), identification of veterinary facilities, and equipment decontamination requirements
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Composed of 12 members including legislative appointees, EMS providers, police officers, a State Police member, and designees from the Commissioners of Emergency Services and Public Protection and Public Health
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Initial appointments due within 30 days of passage, first meeting within 60 days, with administrative support from the joint standing committee on public safety and security
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Final report with findings and recommendations due to the General Assembly by January 1, 2026, at which point the task force terminates
Legislative Description
An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study The Provision Of Emergency Treatment To And Transportation Of An Animal That Is Injured In The Performance Of Its Duties Under The Supervision Of A Peace Officer.
Last Action
File Number 461
4/2/2025