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Animal Control First Responder Amendments
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 21
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 2
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 18
House Rules
Mar 6
House Committee
Skipped
House Floor Vote
Mar 6
Governor
This bill amends provisions related to animal control officers.
This bill:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Across six sections of state law, this bill adds animal control officers to the legal definition of "first responder." That classification applies in laws covering workers' compensation benefits, mental health resources and grant programs for first responders, Good Samaritan liability protections, driver's license invisible condition notifications, and voluntary substance use or mental health referrals made on the job.
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 21
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 2
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 18
House Rules
Mar 6
House Committee
Skipped
House Floor Vote
Mar 6
Governor
IntroductionJan 20
Senate Rules
Senate CommitteeJan 21
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 2
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 18
House RulesMar 6
House CommitteeSkipped
House Floor VoteMar 6
Governor
This bill amends provisions related to animal control officers.
This bill:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Across six sections of state law, this bill adds animal control officers to the legal definition of "first responder." That classification applies in laws covering workers' compensation benefits, mental health resources and grant programs for first responders, Good Samaritan liability protections, driver's license invisible condition notifications, and voluntary substance use or mental health referrals made on the job.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
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Senate Secretary
House/ to Senate
Senate Secretary
House/ strike enacting clause
Clerk of the House
House/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules
House Rules Committee
Last updated Mar 26, 2026, 9:44 PM
