LEO K9 Protection Act

This bill changes the federal law on harming police animals. It sets a penalty of a fine, up to 15 years in prison, or both for anyone who uses a deadly or dangerous weapon while harming a police animal. It defines police animals as dogs or horses serving federal agencies, state or local agencies assisting federal agencies, or the military, and exempts people giving emergency veterinary care in good faith. It also requires the Secretary of Transportation to publish guidance within 180 days for emergency medical workers caring for injured police dogs. Within 240 days, the Secretary must issue rules allowing injured police dogs to be transported to veterinary clinics when no person needs care, and allowing paramedics and EMTs to treat them.

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Sponsors

• Ashley Moody Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors