FL S0842

Authorizes licensed emergency medical transport vehicles to transport police canines injured in the line of duty to veterinary clinics or hospital emergency departments when no human patients require attention or transport

Permits paramedics and emergency medical technicians to provide emergency medical care to injured police canines at the scene or during transport, despite veterinary practice restrictions

Defines "police canine" as dogs employed by law enforcement agencies, correctional agencies, fire departments, special fire districts, or the State Fire Marshal for detecting criminal activity, flammable materials, missing persons, law enforcement, fire investigation, or apprehending offenders

Grants civil and criminal immunity to paramedics and EMTs who provide emergency care to injured police canines in good faith

Effective date of July 1, 2020