Permits ambulance transport of injured law enforcement canine under certain circumstances.
This bill allows ambulance crews and emergency medical providers in New Jersey to transport injured law enforcement dogs to veterinary clinics when no human patients need immediate care. It defines law enforcement canines as government-employed dogs used for tasks like detecting suspects or missing persons and sets specific training requirements for providers who may treat these animals. To encourage this service, the legislation grants immunity from civil or criminal liability to providers acting in good faith within the scope of new regulations.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 4, 2026
Last action Jun 4, 2026
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Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Greg McGuckin
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