AMBULANCE TRANSPORT: POLICE DOGS                                                         S.B. 1234:

                                                                                  SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL

                                                                                                         IN COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 1234 (as introduced 11-28-18)

Sponsor:  Senator David Knezek

Committee:  Insurance

Date Completed:  12-5-18

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Public Health Code to specify that Part 209 (Emergency Medical Services) would not prohibit an ambulance from transporting a police dog that was injured in the line of duty to a veterinary clinic, hospital emergency department, or similar facility, if there were no individuals who required transport or emergency assistance at that time.

"Police dog" would mean that term as defined in Section 50c of the Michigan Penal Code: a dog used by a law enforcement agency of the State or of a local unit of government of the State that is trained for law enforcement work and subject to the control of a dog handler.

The bill would take effect 90 days after its enactment.

Proposed MCL 333.20925                                          Legislative Analyst:  Drew Krogulecki

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

                                                                             Fiscal Analyst: Elizabeth Raczkowski

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.