CT HB07080

Creates an affirmative defense against civil damages or criminal penalties for persons who forcibly enter another's passenger motor vehicle to remove a child from imminent danger of serious bodily injury, effective October 1, 2017.

Requires the person entering the vehicle to have a reasonable belief that entry is necessary to protect the child and use only the force reasonably necessary under the circumstances.

Mandates reporting the entry and surrounding circumstances to law enforcement or other public safety agency within a reasonable period of time after the vehicle entry.

Requires the person to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety, health and well-being of the child after removal from the vehicle.

Excludes the affirmative defense from applying to acts involving gross, willful, or wanton negligence, and does not protect against liability if additional unauthorized aid is attempted.