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ID H0654
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
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Adds "electronic storage detection dog" as a new category of police dog, defined as a dog trained to locate electronic storage devices by scent
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Electronic storage detection dogs receive the same legal protections as other police dogs, including bomb detection, narcotic detection, patrol, and tracking dogs
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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
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Makes technical corrections throughout the statute, updating language from "which" to "that"
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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
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Judiciary & Rules
2/24/2026