CO HB1179

Grants immunity from civil and criminal liability for property damage when a person forcibly enters a locked vehicle to rescue an at-risk person or animal in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury.

Defines "at-risk person" as an at-risk adult, adult with intellectual or developmental disabilities, elder, or juvenile, and "animal" as a dog or cat only (excluding livestock).

Requires the rescuer to contact law enforcement, fire department, animal control, or 911 before entering the vehicle and comply with lawful orders of first responders.

Mandates the rescuer remain with the rescued person or animal until first responders arrive, and if leaving the scene early, must place a notice on the windshield with contact information and notify authorities of where the person or animal was taken.

Exempts rescuers from criminal liability for criminal mischief, criminal trespass, or criminal tampering when following the requirements of this statute.