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Committee introduces RS33258 to extend protections to electronic‑detection dogs
Summary
A committee member introduced RS33258 to add electronic‑storage detection dogs (trained to locate electronic devices by scent) to the list of police animals afforded statutory protections; the committee approved introduction by voice vote.
Representative Velie introduced RS33258 to include electronic‑storage‑detecting dogs among police animals protected by state law. He explained the change would recognize dogs trained to locate electronic storage devices by scent and extend to them the same legal protections as police dogs and horses. Representative Schertz moved to introduce RS33258 and the motion carried by voice vote.
Chair and members affirmed the practical value of the dogs for investigations (one member noted the unit uses dogs to find concealed electronic devices), and no opposing testimony was recorded during the introduction.
Next steps: RS33258 will be printed and proceed through the normal committee process.
