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CT HB05654

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Committee on Children

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Provides civil and criminal liability immunity for persons who enter another's vehicle by force to remove a child from imminent danger, effective upon passage.

  • Requires the person to maintain good faith belief that entry is necessary, contact emergency services before entering, and use only necessary force.

  • Mandates placing a written notice on the vehicle windshield with the person's contact information, reason for entry, child's location, and confirmation that emergency services were contacted.

  • Requires the person to remain with the child in a safe location until emergency services arrive.

  • Does not provide immunity for acts of gross, wilful, or wanton negligence, or if the person attempts to render aid to the child beyond vehicle entry.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning "good Samaritan" Protection For Those Entering Cars To Aid Children.

Last Action

Referred by House to Committee on Judiciary

3/17/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/17/2015
Joint Committee on Children1/21/2015

Full Bill Text

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