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 includes provisions that grant immunity from criminal or civil liability to emergency medical services personnel who provide care to injured police dogs, as long as they act in good faith. This immunity extends to situations where they refuse to treat or transport an injured police dog. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

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