חוק הכרה בתרומתם של כלבים ששירתו בגופים ביטחוניים, התשפ"ו–2026Recognition of the Contribution of Dogs that Served in Security Bodies Law, 2026 · automatic translation · suggest a correction

Official summary of the law (Knesset)

Under the Law for the Recognition of the Contribution of Dogs that Served in Security Bodies, 2026, it was established that the owner of a dog (excluding a corporation) that served in the Israel Defense Forces, the Israel Police, the Israel Prison Service, or the Knesset Guard, will be entitled to reimbursement from the State for medical expenses required for treating the dog, including medical insurance. The reimbursement of expenses shall not exceed 5,000 new shekels per year, shall be conditional upon proof of actual payment, and its amount shall be updated annually, on 16 February, in accordance with the rate of increase of the Consumer Price Index. In addition, it was established that the Minister of Defense, the Minister of National Security, and the Speaker of the Knesset will be appointed to implement the Law within the bodies under their responsibility, and they may establish regulations governing the manner of submitting requests for medical reimbursement and their handling.

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Moshe Passal, Yuli Yoel Edelstein, Yasmin Fridman, Michael Mordechai Biton, Yitzhak Kroizer