Authorizes emergency medical care personnel to provide basic first aid to dogs and cats

This bill authorizes EMTs, paramedics, and other emergency medical personnel to provide basic first aid to dogs and cats during emergencies, such as injuries or accidents. It shields these responders from legal liability (except in cases of gross negligence) for providing care like managing airways, controlling bleeding, or immobilizing fractures - procedures similar to those used for humans. The bill also protects veterinarians who train responders in these techniques and requires the state education commissioner to create rules for this practice. Emergency personnel must consult a veterinarian when possible while treating animals, but the care must occur before the animal is transferred to a vet.