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Read. Follow. Verify.Delaware Reimburses Owners up to $3,000 Annually for Care of Retired Law Enforcement Horses
Last action · August 20, 2025: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Dave Lawson and 24 others
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What This Bill Does
Delaware law now allows owners who adopt retired law enforcement horses from specified state agencies to receive up to $3,000 per year in reimbursements for veterinary care and . The measure updates state code from the Retired Law-Enforcement Canine Act to the Retired Law-Enforcement Animals Act, taking effect immediately with implementation required within six months.
Adopters of retired public safety horses can offset out-of-pocket veterinary and farrier costs up to the $3,000 annual limit, though the program excludes horses that retired prior to the implementation date.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Owners who adopt retired law-enforcement horses
Adopters are eligible to receive up to $3,000 annually in state reimbursements for veterinary care and farrier services.
Department of Correction
The department must issue veterinary care and farrier service reimbursements and promulgate regulations to create a reimbursement process.
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
The department must issue veterinary care and farrier service reimbursements and promulgate regulations to create a reimbursement process.
Office of the State Fire Marshal
The office must issue veterinary care and farrier service reimbursements and promulgate regulations to create a reimbursement process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to receive veterinary and farrier reimbursements under this law?
What is the maximum reimbursement amount an owner can receive annually?
Are horses that retired before the implementation date covered by this Act?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
9 actions- Aug 20, 2025Office of the GovernorEnrolledSigned by Governor
- Jun 12, 2025HouseFloorPassed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
- Apr 9, 2025HouseCommitteeReported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 8 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
- Mar 26, 2025HouseIntroducedAssigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
- Mar 25, 2025SenateFloorPassed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Mar 25, 2025SenateCommitteeAmendment SA 1 to SB 38 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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- Mar 19, 2025SenateCommitteeReported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
- Jan 28, 2025SenateCommitteeAmendment SA 1 to SB 38 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Jan 10, 2025SenateIntroducedIntroduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
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Lobbying Activity
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