The bill, known as the Lakyn Canine Act, authorizes emergency medical services personnel to provide emergency medical care to police dogs injured in the line of duty and to transport them to veterinary facilities. It defines "emergency medical services personnel" and "police dog" in accordance with existing Alabama law. The act allows these personnel to transport injured police dogs if no other individuals require medical attention at that time.

Additionally, the bill provides immunity from criminal or civil liability for emergency medical services personnel who act in good faith while providing care to injured police dogs, as well as for those who choose not to treat or transport an injured police dog. This legislation will take effect on October 1, 2025. The bill includes the insertion of new legal language regarding the provision of care and the immunity granted, while it also references existing laws that are not being altered.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-18-1
Engrossed: 22-18-1
Enrolled: 22-18-1