Loading chat...
ID H0654
Bill
Status
3/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Adds "electronic storage detection dog" as a new category of police dog, defined as a dog trained to locate electronic storage devices by scent
-
Electronic storage detection dogs receive the same legal protections as other police dogs, including bomb detection, narcotic detection, patrol, and tracking dogs
-
Willfully causing death or serious injury to a protected police dog remains a felony punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine
-
Makes technical corrections throughout the statute, updating language from "which" to "that"
-
Declares an emergency with an effective date of July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to define “electronic storage detection dog.”
POLICE DOGS
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026 Session Law Chapter 179 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/30/2026