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MS HB1368

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

William Arnold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants civil immunity from liability for damage caused by forcibly entering a locked motor vehicle to remove a minor if six conditions are met.

  • Requires the person to determine the vehicle is locked or the minor cannot exit, and have a reasonable good faith belief the minor is in imminent danger.

  • Mandates contacting local law enforcement, fire department, or 911 prior to forcibly entering the vehicle.

  • Requires placing a notice on the windshield with the rescuer's contact information, reason for entry, minor's location, and confirmation that authorities were notified.

  • Requires the rescuer to remain with the minor in a safe location until emergency responders arrive and to use only the minimum force necessary; immunity does not apply if the person provides aid beyond removal from the vehicle.

Legislative Description

Children; provide immunity from civil liability to those who break into cars to save.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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