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CT HB06964

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security2/13/2025

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