DE SB38

Expands Delaware's existing veterinary care reimbursement program for retired law-enforcement canines to also cover retired law-enforcement horses

Owners of retired law-enforcement canines can receive up to $1,500 annually for veterinary care expenses from the applicable state department

Owners of retired law-enforcement horses can receive up to $5,000 annually for veterinary care expenses and farrier services

Applicable departments include Department of Correction, Department of Safety and Homeland Security (State Police and Capitol Police), Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, State Fire Prevention Commission, and local police departments (canines only)

Takes effect immediately with 6-month implementation period; does not apply to horses that retired before the implementation date