What does Preamble of LEO K9 Protection Act do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 18, United States Code, to prohibit harming animals used in law enforcement.

What does SHORT TITLE. of LEO K9 Protection Act do?

This bill is formally titled the LEO K9 Protection Act.

What does HARMING ANIMALS USED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT. of LEO K9 Protection Act do?

This section amends Section 1368 of Title 18, United States Code. It removes the existing subsection (b) and replaces it with a new version. The new subsection (b) specifies a penalty of a fine or imprisonment of up to 15 years for using a deadly or dangerous weapon during an act described in subsection (a). The term 'police animal' is defined as a dog or horse in the service of a Federal, State, county, or local agency assisting a Federal agency, used for purposes such as detecting criminal activity, enforcing laws, or aiding in the detection of flammable materials. The definition of 'police animal' also includes animals used in an official military capacity by the Department of Defense. The section excludes individuals acting in good faith to provide emergency veterinary care to an injured police animal from its application.

What does MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION FOR POLICE DOGS INJURED IN OFFICIAL of LEO K9 Protection Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Transportation to publish guidance for emergency medical services personnel. The guidance is intended to assist in the care of police dogs injured while performing official duties. The Secretary must develop the guidance using existing Federal guidelines from agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense. Accredited veterinarians may be consulted during the guidance development process.

What does REGULATIONS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. of LEO K9 Protection Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations within 240 days of the Act's enactment. The regulations must ensure that injured police dogs can be transported to veterinary clinics if no human patients require transport. The regulations also permit paramedics and emergency medical technicians to provide emergency medical care to police dogs at emergency scenes or during transport to veterinary facilities.

What does DEFINITION. of LEO K9 Protection Act do?

This section defines the term 'police dog' for use within the Act. A 'police dog' is defined as a police animal (as defined in section 1368 of title 18, United States Code) that is a dog. The definition also includes dogs working in the service of a State, county, or local agency.

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LEO K9 Protection Act

Last updated: 5/21/2026 · Introduced: 5/21/2026

Author: Ashley Moody (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill increases the penalties, including potential imprisonment of up to 15 years, for harming police animals, including dogs and horses, used in law enforcement or military service.
It mandates the Secretary of Transportation to create guidance and regulations to facilitate emergency medical transportation and care for injured police dogs.
The bill establishes a formal definition of 'police dog' encompassing animals used by federal, state, county, or local agencies, including those in military service.

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