IL SB1312

Adds civil immunity for persons who forcibly enter a locked vehicle to remove a dog or cat if the animal is in imminent danger and the person attempts to contact emergency services and notifies the vehicle owner.

Establishes six conditions that must be met for immunity: determining the vehicle is locked, having a reasonable belief the animal is in imminent danger, attempting to contact 911 or law enforcement, leaving a notice on the windshield, remaining with the animal until responders arrive, and using only necessary force.

Creates affirmative criminal defenses to charges of criminal damage to property and criminal trespass to vehicles when entry to a locked vehicle is for removing a dog or cat, using the same six conditions as the civil immunity provision.

Person loses immunity protection if they attempt to render additional aid to the animal beyond removal from the vehicle, or if their actions constitute recklessness or willful or wanton misconduct.

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.