The bill amends the Public Health Code to allow ambulances to provide emergency transport for both active and retired police dogs that are injured in the line of duty. Specifically, it states that an ambulance may transport a police dog or a retired police dog to a veterinary clinic if the dog requires emergency medical treatment and there are no human patients needing transport at that time. Additionally, ambulance personnel may require a police officer to accompany the dog during transport.

The bill introduces new definitions for "police dog" and "retired police dog," clarifying that a retired police dog is one that has been trained for law enforcement and has ceased working due to age or disease. This amendment aims to ensure that both active and retired police dogs receive necessary medical attention in emergency situations.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.20925