Crime and Law Enforcement
LEO K9 Protection Act
- Introduced
- Committee
- House
- Senate
- President
- Law
- Introduced
- July 25, 2025
- Sponsor
- · R–FL
- Recorded roll calls
- None recorded
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.
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The bill would amend federal criminal law to provide that using a deadly or dangerous weapon while harming a qualifying police animal is punishable by a fine, imprisonment of up to 15 years, or both. It defines police animals to include specified dogs and horses serving Federal agencies, or State, county, or local agencies assisting a Federal agency, with an exception for good-faith emergency veterinary care. The Secretary of Transportation would publish guidance within 180 days and issue regulations within 240 days concerning emergency transportation and care for police dogs injured in official duties.
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