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HB4012 • 2026

Health: emergency services; emergency medical transport and treatment for retired police canines; provide for. Amends sec. 20925 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20925).

Health: emergency services; emergency medical transport and treatment for retired police canines; provide for. Amends sec. 20925 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20925).

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Sponsor
Mike Hoadley (District 99), Mike McFall (District 14), Tim Kelly (District 93), Brian BeGole (District 71), Ken Borton (District 105), Angela Rigas (District 79), Joseph Aragona (District 60), Jaime Greene (District 65), Gina Johnsen (District 78), Denise Mentzer (District 61), Alicia St. Germaine (District 62), Jay DeBoyer (District 63), Samantha Steckloff (District 19), Julie Rogers (District 41)
Last action
2025-09-11
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how hospitals and ambulances are required to act, nor does it confirm changes to existing eligibility criteria or the addition of retired police dogs as a new category. The bill summary text is limited in detail.

Emergency Medical Care for Retired Police Dogs

This law would provide free emergency medical transport and treatment for retired police canines.

What This Bill Does

  • Provides free emergency medical care for retired police dogs when needed.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Retired police dogs

Terms To Know

Emergency medical transport
Moving someone quickly to the hospital when they are very sick or hurt.
Eligible
Allowed to receive something, like free emergency care.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how much it will cost or who pays for the services.
  • It is unclear when this law might be passed and start working.

Bill History

  1. 2025-09-11 SJ 76 Pg. 931

    PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  2. 2025-09-11 SJ 76 Pg. 931

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

  3. 2025-09-09 HJ 80 Pg. 935

    read a third time

  4. 2025-09-09 HJ 80 Pg. 935

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #202 Yeas 61 Nays 43 Excused 0 Not Voting 6

  5. 2025-09-09 HJ 80 Pg. 935

    transmitted

  6. 2025-06-05 HJ 54 Pg. 671

    read a second time

  7. 2025-06-05 HJ 54 Pg. 671

    placed on third reading

  8. 2025-05-08 HJ 45 Pg. 529

    reported with recommendation without amendment

  9. 2025-05-08 HJ 45 Pg. 529

    referred to second reading

  10. 2025-01-15 HJ 4 Pg. 38

    bill electronically reproduced 01/14/2025

  11. 2025-01-14 HJ 3 Pg. 36

    introduced by Representative Rep. Mike Hoadley

  12. 2025-01-14 HJ 3 Pg. 36

    read a first time

  13. 2025-01-14 HJ 3 Pg. 36

    referred to Committee on Government Operations

Official Summary Text

Health: emergency services; emergency medical transport and treatment for retired police canines; provide for. Amends sec. 20925 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20925).