POLICE DOGS – Amends existing law to define “electronic storage detection dog.”

This Idaho bill (H 654) adds a specific definition to existing law for "electronic storage detection dog" - meaning a dog trained to locate electronic devices (like phones or hard drives) by scent. It clarifies which police dogs are covered under current protections for assault, injury, or death, ensuring these specialized dogs are explicitly included in the law. The bill does not create new penalties or requirements; it only updates the definition within Section 18-7039 of Idaho Code, directly affecting police departments using such dogs for evidence collection. The definition takes effect July 1, 2026.