HB5419Introduced in the House of Delegates
Providing protection for search and rescue group dogs
Introduced by Jonathan Pinson, District 17
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to include police canine units and community search and rescue group canines assisting law-enforcement officers in the search and rescue for individuals and cadavers in definitions of "law enforcement officers" in relation to crimes against law enforcement officers and the level of force allowable to protect the canines as law enforcement officers.
Where it stands
To House Judiciary
February 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
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