Authorizes emergency medical care personnel to provide basic first aid to dogs and cats.

This bill amends the public health and education laws to authorize emergency medical care personnel, including certified first responders, emergency medical technicians, and advanced emergency medical technicians, to provide basic first aid to dogs and cats in emergency situations. It also mandates that these personnel consult with a licensed veterinarian when providing such care. The commissioner of education is required to create rules and regulations for this practice.

Authorizes emergency medical care personnel to provide basic first aid to dogs and cats.

This bill amends the public health and education laws to authorize emergency medical care personnel, including certified first responders, emergency medical technicians, and advanced emergency medical technicians, to provide basic first aid to dogs and cats in emergency situations. It also mandates that these personnel consult with a licensed veterinarian when providing such care. The commissioner of education is required to create rules and regulations for this practice.