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ID S1245

Bill

Status

Passed

3/26/2018

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates civil immunity for entry into a motor vehicle (including forced entry and property damage) when removing a person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, provided the person contacts law enforcement before and after entry if feasible and uses only necessary force.

  • Creates criminal immunity preventing prosecution for entry into a motor vehicle and resulting property damage under the same conditions: reasonable good-faith belief of imminent danger, contacting law enforcement when feasible, and using only necessary force.

  • Excludes from immunity any physical harm caused to the person being removed or crimes unrelated to the act of entering the vehicle itself.

  • Declares the act an emergency measure, making it effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide certain immunity from civil and criminal liability for persons rendering certain aid to a person in a motor vehicle.

LEGAL IMMUNITY

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 285 Effective: 03/26/2018

3/26/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration3/9/2018
Judiciary and Rules1/30/2018

Full Bill Text

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