This bill establishes provisions for emergency medical services specifically for operational canines, which are defined as dogs used by law enforcement or in search and rescue operations. It amends existing laws to allow emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and mobile intensive care paramedics to provide emergency medical services to these canines under certain conditions, such as when a veterinarian is unavailable and there is an immediate danger to the canine's health. The bill also includes new regulations that require EMTs and paramedics to transfer the canine to a licensed veterinarian as soon as possible after providing care.

Additionally, the bill addresses the civil liability of veterinarians and emergency medical personnel. It stipulates that veterinarians who receive operational canines in good faith are not liable for damages resulting from the actions of the EMTs or paramedics who transferred the canine. The legislation also clarifies the powers and duties of EMTs and paramedics, including their authority to provide emergency care to both individuals and operational canines, and outlines the training and certification requirements necessary for these services. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
HB0070A, AM HB 70, introduced 01/27/2025: 08.98.125, 18.08.093, 18.08.075, 18.08.086, 18.08.082, 18.08.087, 18.08.100, 18.08.200
HB0070B, AM CSHB 70(HSS), introduced 03/21/2025: 08.98.120, 08.98.186, 08.02.050, 18.08.093, 18.08.075, 18.08.082, 18.08.086, 18.08.087, 18.08.100, 18.08.200
HB0070C, AM CSHB 70(L&C), introduced 04/11/2025: 08.98.120, 08.98.186, 08.02.050, 18.08.093, 18.08.075, 18.08.082, 18.08.086, 18.08.087, 18.08.200
HB0070D, AM CSHB 70(L&C) am, introduced 04/23/2025, passed House 04/25/2025: 08.98.120, 08.98.186, 08.02.050, 18.08.093, 18.08.075, 18.08.082, 18.08.086, 18.08.087, 18.08.200
HB0070E, AM SCS CSHB 70(HSS), introduced 05/16/2025: 08.98.120, 08.98.186, 08.02.050, 18.08.093, 09.65.097, 18.08.075, 18.08.082, 18.08.086, 18.08.087, 18.08.200
HB0070Z, AM Enrolled HB 70, introduced 05/20/2025: 08.98.120, 08.98.186, 08.02.050, 18.08.093, 09.65.097, 18.08.075, 18.08.082, 18.08.086, 18.08.087, 18.08.200