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Senate designates animal control officers as first responders, expands support eligibility
Utah State Senate · February 2, 2026
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Summary
Senate Bill 102 designates animal control officers as first responders to expand eligibility for funding, grants and mental‑health supports. Sponsor Senator Plumb said the change recognizes their work responding to dangerous or trapped animals and builds access to resources.
The Senate approved SB 102 to recognize animal control officers as first responders, a change sponsors said will make those officers eligible for funding, grants and mental‑health resources typically available to other first responder professions.
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