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MI SB0566

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Marty Knollenberg

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Provides civil liability immunity for individuals who forcibly enter a motor vehicle to remove a minor or animal from danger.

  • Requires the vehicle to be locked with no reasonable method for the minor or animal to exit before forcible entry is permitted.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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