Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker formally signed Nero's Bill into law on Tuesday.
The law, named after the Yarmouth police K-9 who was with Officer Sean Gannon when he was shot and killed in 2018, lets EMTs treat police dogs that are wounded in the line of duty.
"The Gannon Family is profoundly grateful to the legislators and veterinary professionals who took the initiative to draft the Bill that became Nero's Law, which affords our beloved K-9s who serve us all with unfailing loyalty the expedient care they richly deserve if and when needed," said Denise Gannon.
“I would like to thank Governor Baker for coming to Yarmouth today and for his leadership, as well as the many other people who were instrumental in seeing this bill become a law. As the former Deputy Chief of Police for the Town of Yarmouth, and as someone who therefore has a deep personal connection to the events of April 12, 2018, I am extremely gratified to see Nero's Bill signed into law. This bill is evidence that good people can come together to do great things for the community. It is also evidence that Massachusetts is proud to stand by its first responders and to support them in their mission, and to protect them when needed,” said Representative Xiarhos (R-Barnstable).
Baker signed the law at the Yarmouth Police Department on the fourth anniversary of the shooting.
(Photo provided by Governor's Office)