H.R. 4755: LEO K9 Protection Act
This bill, known as the LEO K9 Protection Act, aims to improve the legal protections for animals, specifically dogs and horses used in law enforcement. Below are the key provisions outlined in the bill:
1. Enhanced Penalties for Harm
The bill amends current laws to impose stricter penalties on individuals who harm police animals. Under the revised law, if a person uses a deadly or dangerous weapon against a police animal, they could face:
- A fine
- Up to 15 years of imprisonment
This is intended to deter violence against animals that assist law enforcement agencies.
2. Definition of Police Animals
The bill clarifies that "police animals" include:
- Dogs and horses serving federal agencies, or state and local agencies assisting federal agencies.
- Animals designated for detecting crime, enforcing laws, and aiding in various official duties, including search and rescue operations.
- Dogs used in military capacities by the Department of Defense.
3. Medical Treatment Guidelines
Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the Secretary of Transportation is required to develop and publish guidelines for emergency medical services. These guidelines will instruct personnel on how to care for police dogs that are injured while conducting official duties. The Secretary will utilize existing federal guidelines and may consult with veterinarians to create these instructions.
4. Regulations on Emergency Medical Transportation
Within 240 days of passing the bill, the Secretary of Transportation must create regulations to ensure that:
- Injured police dogs can be expedited to veterinary care when there are no human patients needing immediate transport.
- Emergency medical personnel are allowed to provide care to police dogs at the scene of an incident or while transporting them to a facility.
5. Definition of Police Dogs
The term "police dog" is specifically defined as a dog working in law enforcement capacities, aligning with the earlier definition of police animals.
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Jul. 25, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Jul. 25, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| Jul. 21, 2025 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3481) |
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