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CT HB06720
Bill
Status
2/4/2015
Primary Sponsor
Transportation Committee
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AI Summary
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Provides civil and criminal liability immunity for persons who forcibly enter a vehicle to remove a child from imminent danger, provided specific conditions are met.
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Requires the person to have a good faith belief that entry is necessary to protect the child from imminent danger and use only necessary force.
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Mandates contacting local law enforcement, fire department, or emergency services before or as soon as reasonably possible after entering the vehicle.
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Requires placing 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.
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Requires remaining with the child in a safe, sheltered location near the vehicle until emergency responders arrive; immunity does not apply to gross, wilful, or wanton negligence.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Immunity For Those Entering Cars To Aid Children.
Last Action
Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Judiciary
3/25/2015