Bill > HB366

This bill, known as the Lakyn Canine Act, authorizes emergency medical services (EMS) personnel to provide medical care and transportation to police dogs injured in the line of duty. The bill defines a police dog as any specially trained dog used by law enforcement, firefighters, or military personnel during their duties. Under the new law, EMS personnel may transport an injured police dog to a veterinary facility if no humans require immediate medical attention. The bill also allows EMS personnel to provide emergency medical care to an injured police dog at the scene or during transport, despite previous restrictions. Importantly, the bill provides legal immunity for EMS personnel who act in good faith when treating or transporting an injured police dog, protecting them from potential criminal or civil liability related to the dog's treatment. The law is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and aims to ensure that professionally trained working dogs receive timely medical assistance when injured during their service.

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