Authorizes emergency medical care personnel to provide basic first aid to dogs and cats
This bill allows certified first responders, EMTs, and advanced EMTs to provide basic first aid to dogs and cats during emergency responses when no humans require immediate medical attention. It specifically permits actions like controlling bleeding, opening airways, bandaging, and administering oxygen or naloxone, as defined in the law. The bill shields these personnel from civil liability or violations of education law if they act reasonably and in good faith while providing this care. It also requires EMTs to consult with a licensed veterinarian when possible and directs the education commissioner to create implementation rules.
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Jan 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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