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OH HB392

Bill

Status

Engrossed

12/8/2021

Primary Sponsor

Ron Ferguson

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Origin

House of Representatives

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • Allows ambulance drivers to transport injured police dogs to veterinarians if the dog is injured in the line of duty and no human patients require emergency transport at that time.

  • Permits first responders and emergency medical technicians to provide emergency medical services to dogs and cats, including airway management, ventilation, oxygen administration, hemorrhage control, fracture immobilization, bandaging, and naloxone administration.

  • Provides immunity from civil liability and criminal prosecution for first responders, EMTs, ambulance drivers, veterinarians, and emergency medical service organizations who provide services to injured dogs or cats under this law, unless willful or wanton misconduct is involved.

  • Clarifies that a fifth wheel trailer may be occupied while moving if all children are properly secured with seatbelts and the towing vehicle operator has viable communication (cellular, satellite phone, or radio) with passengers in the trailer.

  • Revises windshield-mounted electronic device regulations to require devices be "vehicle safety technology" under federal standards and changes the maximum mounting height from six inches to eight and one-half inches below the windshield upper edge.

Legislative Description

Authorize ambulance transport-police dog injured in line of duty

Finance and Appropriations

Last Action

Concurred in Senate amendments

12/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Transportation12/15/2021
Transportation and Public Safety9/21/2021

Full Bill Text

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