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AL HB227

Bill

Status

Passed

5/2/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2017

AI Summary

  • Provides civil immunity from motor vehicle damage liability for a person who forcibly enters a vehicle to rescue a child or incapacitated person.

  • Requires the rescuer to determine the vehicle is locked or the occupant cannot exit without assistance.

  • Requires the rescuer to have good faith and reasonable belief that entry is necessary because the child or incapacitated person faces imminent danger of harm.

  • Requires the rescuer to notify law enforcement or call 911 before or immediately after entering the vehicle and to use only necessary force.

  • Requires the rescuer to remain with the rescued person in a safe location near the vehicle until law enforcement or first responders arrive.

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles, removal of child or incapacitated person from locked vehicle, immunity under certain conditions

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Enrolled

5/2/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/6/2017
Judiciary2/14/2017

Full Bill Text

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