Provides for vehicles operated by canine search and rescue teams to be treated as emergency vehicles
SB 1252 would classify vehicles operated by canine search and rescue teams as emergency vehicles. This change directly affects these teams and their operations during emergencies. The bill's key provision would allow these vehicles to use emergency lights and sirens and receive traffic priority, similar to police or fire vehicles. This policy change aims to improve response times for search and rescue missions involving canines.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
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Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action Jan 27, 2026
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Brad Hudson
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