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HB 1749

Canine police dogs; police agencies; heat alarm system; effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anthony Moore

Oklahoma bill mandates police agencies install heat alarm systems in K-9 transport vehicles to prevent heat-related deaths of working police dogs.

Second Reading referred to Rules
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Bill Summary · HB 1749

Legislative bill overview

HB 1749 requires Oklahoma police agencies to install heat alarm systems in vehicles that transport canine police dogs, ensuring the safety of these animals during transport. The bill establishes minimum standards for protecting police dogs from dangerous temperature conditions in patrol vehicles.

Why is this important

Police dogs are working animals that spend significant time in patrol vehicles, where temperatures can become lethal in minutes during warm weather or dangerously cold during winter. Without mandatory safety systems, dogs risk heat stroke, hypothermia, and death—outcomes that compromise both animal welfare and police department operations by reducing available K-9 units.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Police departments may face expenses installing heat/cooling alarm systems in existing vehicles, with unclear funding mechanisms
  • Technical standards: The bill's specificity (or lack thereof) regarding what constitutes an adequate "heat alarm system" could create compliance ambiguity
  • Scope limitations: The bill appears focused on heat but may not adequately address cold-weather dangers, creating incomplete protection standards

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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