The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6964, aims to establish a task force dedicated to studying the provision of emergency treatment and transportation for animals injured while performing their duties under the supervision of peace officers. The task force will examine various aspects, including the appropriate circumstances for emergency treatment, necessary training for emergency medical services personnel, identification of veterinary facilities, decontamination and sterilization requirements for equipment, and issues related to the scope of practice for emergency medical services personnel.

The task force will consist of members appointed by various legislative leaders and officials, including emergency medical service providers and police officers. Initial appointments must be made within thirty days of the bill's passage, and the task force is required to submit a report with findings and recommendations by January 1, 2026. The task force will dissolve upon submission of the report or on that date, whichever is later. The bill introduces new legal language to establish this task force and its functions, while no deletions from current law are specified.