Bill · S. 4643· Senate(119-S-4643)
LEO K9 Protection Act
- Introduced
- 5/21/2026
- Last activity
- 5/21/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Ashley Moody
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "LEO K9 Protection Act," aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit harming animals used in law enforcement. It seeks to increase penalties for those who use deadly or dangerous weapons during certain criminal acts. The legislation also establishes protocols for the care of injured police dogs during official duties. It requires the Secretary of Transportation to publish guidance for emergency medical services regarding injured police dogs. Finally, it mandates regulations for the emergency medical transportation and care of these animals.
Yes
Does this change how police departments operate?+3
The bill improves law enforcement operations by establishing protocols and protections for service animals.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+2
The bill provides better medical care protocols for dogs used in official military capacity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased penalties for violence: The bill amends title 18 to state that anyone using a deadly or dangerous weapon during certain acts can be fined or imprisoned for up to 15 years (Section 2).
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Standardized medical care for police dogs: The Secretary of Transportation is tasked with publishing guidance for emergency medical services to care for police dogs injured during official duties (Section 3).
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Improved emergency transport for police dogs: The bill requires regulations to ensure an injured police dog can be transported to a veterinary clinic if no human requires immediate transport (Section 4).
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On-scene medical assistance for police dogs: Regulations will allow paramedics or emergency medical technicians to provide emergency medical care to a police dog at the scene of an emergency or during transport (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 5/21/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate
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