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MI SB0566
Bill
Status
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Marty Knollenberg
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AI Summary
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Provides civil liability immunity for individuals who forcibly enter a motor vehicle to remove a minor or animal from danger.
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Requires the vehicle to be locked with no reasonable method for the minor or animal to exit before forcible entry is permitted.
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Mandates the individual contact local law enforcement, fire department, or 9-1-1 before or after entry and place a notice on the windshield with their contact information and reason for entry.
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Requires the individual to remain with the rescued minor or animal in a safe location near the vehicle until emergency responders arrive and use only necessary force to effect the rescue.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment and does not protect individuals who attempt to render additional aid beyond the scope authorized by the law.
Legislative Description
Torts; civil procedure; immunity from liability for damages of forcible entry into a motor vehicle for purpose of rescuing a minor or animal from vehicle; provide for. Creates new act.
Crimes: animals
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Judiciary
2/23/2016