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TN SB2069
TN SB2069AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 2; Title 44, Chapter 17; Title 63, Chapter 12 and Title 68, Chapter 140, relative to emergency services for specially trained animals.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee K-9 Emergency Medical Care and Transport Act"; authorizes, subject to certain training and oversight requirements, emergency medical personnel to provide emergency care to injured canine first responders and transport such canines to veterinary facilities; provides immunity arising from providing such care when performed in good faith. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 2; Title 44, Chapter 17; Title 63, Chapter 12 and Title 68, Chapter 140.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Tennessee K-9 Emergency Medical Care and Transport Act," allows specially trained dogs used by law enforcement or military personnel, referred to as "canine first responders," to receive emergency medical care and transport from emergency medical services personnel. This care can only be provided under the direction of a licensed veterinarian who acts as an "emergency veterinary medicine service director," and after the emergency medical services personnel have completed a specific training program. The bill clarifies that these personnel are not required to be licensed veterinarians to provide this care and are granted immunity from liability for actions taken in good faith while treating or transporting an injured canine first responder, provided no human patient requires immediate attention.
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Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2069&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1694 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1694.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2069.pdf |
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