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AL SB317
Bill
Status
2/18/2010
Primary Sponsor
Steve French
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AI Summary
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Prohibits day care providers or persons for hire from leaving children 12 years of age or younger unattended in a motor vehicle unless supervised by a person 14 years of age or older.
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First conviction results in a fine of not less than $2,000; second or subsequent conviction is a Class A misdemeanor.
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If a child is injured as a result of the violation, the offender is guilty of a Class C felony; if the child is fatally injured, the offender is guilty of a Class B felony.
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Violations do not constitute evidence of contributory negligence and do not limit or mitigate insurance liability.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Children, day care providers, leaving child unattended in a motor vehicle unless supervised by person of certain age prohibited, penalties determined by first, second, or subsequent conviction and whether child is injured or fatally injured, Amiyah White Unattended Children in Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Crimes and Offenses
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 23 Favorable from Judiciary
3/25/2010