SB2069

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 2; Title 44, Chapter 17; Title 63, Chapter 12 and Title 68, Chapter 140, relative to emergency services for specially trained animals.

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Tennessee K-9 Emergency Medical Care and Transport Act provides emergency care for specially trained canine first responders.

The Tennessee K-9 Emergency Medical Care and Transport Act amends Tennessee Code to allow emergency medical services personnel to transport and provide emergency care to specially trained canine first responders injured in the line of duty. This includes dogs trained for police, military, or patrol work; detection work; or search-and-rescue. The act also establishes immunity from criminal and civil liability for emergency medical services personnel and the board of veterinary medical examiners in relation to the care provided to injured canine first responders.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

94 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 28

Pub. Ch. 713

Apr 28

Effective date(s) 04/16/2026

Apr 16

Senate

Signed by Governor.