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NY S02041
Bill
Status
1/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dean Murray
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AI Summary
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Establishes a program through the Division of Criminal Justice Services to cover lifetime veterinary care costs for retired law enforcement dogs from police and correctional agencies
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Defines eligible veterinary care to include wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, illness treatment, medications, emergency care, surgeries, physical therapy, oncology, euthanasia, and cremation
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Requires dogs to have served at least 5 years, or been retired due to injury, or been retired because they were trained in THC detection (no longer needed after cannabis legalization)
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Handlers or adopters receive reimbursement for veterinary costs upon submission of valid invoices from veterinarians
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Takes effect April 1st following passage, subject to appropriation from the state general fund
Legislative Description
Directs the division of criminal justice services to establish a program for the care of retired law enforcement dogs which shall cover the cost of veterinary care for retired law enforcement dogs for the remainder of the lifetime of such dogs.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026