Bill > HB1749

This bill mandates that law enforcement agencies at the municipal, county, and state levels (including campus police) must equip all vehicles used in canine law enforcement programs with a specialized heat alarm system designed to protect police dogs from potentially fatal heat-related dangers. The heat alarm system must be activated when the vehicle stops running or when the interior temperature reaches 85 degrees Fahrenheit, and upon activation, it must perform three specific functions: sound an audible alarm, automatically lower the vehicle's rear windows, and send a notification to the canine law enforcement officer about the dangerous situation. The bill applies to police departments of municipalities, county sheriff's departments, statewide law enforcement agencies, and campus police, and is set to become effective on November 1, 2025. This legislation aims to prevent heat-related injuries or deaths of police dogs by providing an automatic safety mechanism when vehicles become too hot, addressing a critical safety concern for these working animals.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1749&Session=2500