A 7779 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to veterinary care for retired law enforcement and retired fire investigation dogs

Summary

Requires the division of criminal justice services to establish a veterinary care program to care for retired law enforcement dogs in the service of or utilized by law enforcement agencies and retired fire investigation.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Last action May 26, 2026

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What changed between versions

A7779 → A7779A · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill was amended to expand its scope by including retired fire investigation dogs alongside law enforcement dogs. The changes ensure that fire dogs trained for detecting ignitable liquids receive the same lifetime veterinary care benefits as police dogs, provided their respective agencies elect to participate in the program.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded from covering only law enforcement and correctional dogs to also include fire investigation dogs.

SCOPE

Added 'fire investigation dogs' to the title and throughout the text to include them under the new care program.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'Retired fire investigation dog' and a new definition for 'Fire department' to clarify who qualifies for the program.

Modified the definition of 'Correctional agency' to include peace officers in addition to police officers.

ELIGIBILITY

Updated eligibility criteria to apply to both law enforcement and fire investigation dogs, requiring proof of service for at least five years or due to injury/THC training.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement that the law enforcement agency, correctional agency, or fire department must elect to participate in the program for the benefits to apply.

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Committee

Amendments

May 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 7779A

lower

May 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

lower

May 20, 2025

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

lower

Apr 10, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO CODES

lower

1 primary · 21 co-sponsors