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ID H0654

Bill

Status

Passed

3/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/24/2026
Judiciary, Rules and Administration2/13/2026

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