HB 3147
Make it a felony to kill a canine officer
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to make it a felony to intentionally kill a canine officer while they are actively working with a human law enforcement officer. It expands the definition of "law enforcement officer" to include police dogs and clarifies that force can be used to protect these animals during their work. The bill amends existing state law to align penalties for crimes against canine officers with those for crimes against human law enforcement officers. This legislation aims to recognize the vital role canine officers play in law enforcement and provide enhanced protection for them.
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