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MI HB6298
Bill
Status
9/5/2018
Primary Sponsor
Beau LaFave
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AI Summary
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Adds Section 2 to Chapter XVI of Michigan's Code of Criminal Procedure to provide immunity from criminal prosecution for breaking into or damaging a motor vehicle to rescue an animal.
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Requires the person to determine the vehicle is locked with no reasonable way for the animal to exit and have a good-faith belief the animal faces imminent danger of harm.
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Mandates contacting local law enforcement, fire department, or 9-1-1 as soon as possible before or after forcibly entering the vehicle.
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Requires placing a notice on the windshield with the person's contact information, reason for entry, animal location, and confirmation that authorities were notified.
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Requires the person to remain with the animal in a safe location near the vehicle until emergency responders arrive and to use only the minimum force necessary to enter and remove the animal.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; defenses; immunity from criminal prosecution for forcible entry into a motor vehicle for purpose of rescuing an animal from vehicle; provide for. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 2 to ch. XVI.
Animals: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/05/2018
9/6/2018