A bill for an act allowing emergency medical care providers to diagnose and treat severe injuries suffered by police service dogs while on duty.

SF 31 allows emergency medical care providers (like EMTs) to diagnose and treat severe injuries in police service dogs while they are on duty under a police officer's supervision. The bill specifically permits this care only when the injury is severe, immediate stabilization is needed before a licensed veterinarian can provide full treatment, and human patients are treated first. Emergency medical providers are not required to offer this service and are protected from civil liability if they act reasonably and in good faith. This bill directly affects police service dogs and emergency medical personnel in Iowa.