05.28.2013 The House Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report.
05.23.2013 The House Judiciary Special Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.
04.09.2013 The Senate Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment adds language that the liability protection does not apply if the actions of the dog's handler or dog do not violate the agency's written policy of the law enforcement agency.
03.19.2013 The Senate Judiciary committee adjourned debate on this bill.
03.13.2013 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment changes the implementation date to July 1, 2014.
Summary of the bill as introduced:Removes the liability of an owner or keeper of a dog working in a law enforcement capacity if the dog attacks a suspect while in the performance of official duties.