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 providing certain penalties for certain violations of the Act.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 22, 2026
Hearing · Feb 11, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 1, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 19, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 21, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 24, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 9, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 25, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 29, 2026
The numbers
7
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Senator HensonSenator SmithSenator WaldstreicherSenator WestSenator McKaySenator LoveSenator Charles
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 401 (as of Aug 30, 2026).