Criminal Law - Emergency Response Animal - Prohibited Actions Against
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Criminal Law - Emergency Response Animal - Prohibited Actions Against” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Repealing the prohibition against intentionally inflicting bodily harm, permanent disability, or death on an animal owned or used by a law enforcement unit; prohibiting a person from harassing, interfering with, injuring, or killing or causing serious physical injury to an emergency response animal; and establishing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to imprisonment for up to 2 years, or a fine of up to $10,000, or both upon conviction.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 27, 2026
Hearing · Feb 19, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 19, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 6, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 8, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 6, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 5, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 22, 2026
The numbers
13
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Delegate BehlerDelegate CardinDelegate ValentineDelegate PhillipsDelegate StinnettDelegate SimmonsDelegate McComasDelegate MorenoDelegate ArikanDelegate MangioneDelegate MoonDelegate ConawayDelegate Woods
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 402 (as of Aug 30, 2026).