AL SB61

Provides immunity from civil liability for property damage or injury to a person who forcibly enters a locked motor vehicle to rescue a domestic animal (dog, cat, or other household pet) in imminent danger of bodily harm.

Requires the rescuer to have a good faith belief the animal is in imminent danger and to determine the vehicle is locked before forcible entry is attempted.

Mandates the rescuer contact law enforcement, emergency medical services, or animal control before forcibly entering the vehicle and remain with the animal until a first responder arrives.

Restricts immunity protection to only the amount of force reasonably necessary to allow the animal to exit or be removed from the vehicle.

Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.