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DE HB387
Bill
Status
6/16/2022
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Smyk
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AI Summary
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Defines "Police Dog" as a dog trained by a K-9 trainer and handled by a police officer for law enforcement purposes.
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Authorizes paramedics and Emergency Medical Services personnel to provide emergency medical care to injured police dogs at emergency scenes and transport them to veterinary facilities.
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Grants civil immunity to paramedics and EMS personnel who provide good faith emergency care to police dogs, except in cases of willful, wanton, reckless, or grossly negligent conduct.
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Prohibits paramedics and EMS personnel from providing care to police dogs if doing so would hinder concurrent medical care needed by an injured person.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Medical Care Of Police Dogs Injured In The Line Of Duty.
Last Action
Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
6/29/2022