H2738
An Act relative to providing advanced life support to police dogs injured in the line of duty
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the care provided to police dogs injured while serving in the line of duty. It seeks to ensure these dogs receive advanced life support services, similar to those available for human officers, when they are injured. The bill also intends to establish a dedicated fund to support the medical needs of these canine partners. It builds upon previous attempts to address this issue and offers a more comprehensive approach to their well-being.
Key provisions
- Requires advanced life support for police dogs injured in the line of duty.
- Establishes a fund to cover the costs of veterinary care for injured police dogs.
- Addresses transportation needs for injured dogs.
- Expands upon existing legislation related to police dog care.
- Authorizes the study of best practices for police dog medical care.
Who is affected
- Police Departments
- Police Dogs
- Veterinarians
- Animal Welfare Organizations
- Taxpayers (through potential funding mechanisms)
Notable changes
- Builds on previous legislation like ‘Nero’s Law’ (H.2547) to provide more robust care.
- Introduces a dedicated funding mechanism for veterinary expenses.
- Includes a study order to examine optimal care practices.
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Primary sponsor
Steven George Xiarhos
Cosponsors
James C. Arena-DeRosa
Joseph D. McKenna
Jr. Richard G. Wells
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Bill H.2738 194th (Current)
An Act relative to providing advanced life support to police dogs injured in the line of duty
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2738) of Steven George Xiarhos and Joseph D. McKenna relative to providing advanced life support to police dogs injured in the line of duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2738
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5355 (under House Rule 27) |
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