An Act To Provide Health Care Cost Reimbursement For Retired Law Enforcement Canines

This bill creates a new fund to reimburse up to $5,000 in veterinary costs for retired state law enforcement dogs that served at least five years or were retired early due to medical reasons. The fund is managed by the Department of Public Safety and can be financed through state appropriations, private donations, and other sources. To receive reimbursement, handlers or adopters must submit proof of veterinary expenses and a licensed veterinarian's diagnosis, with additional funding available at the discretion of individual agency heads.