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MS HB187

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Sam Mims

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates "The Mississippi Children's Motor Vehicle Rescue Act" to grant civil immunity to persons who forcibly enter a motor vehicle to remove a minor from the vehicle.

  • Grants immunity if the person determines the vehicle is locked or has no reasonable exit method and has a good faith, reasonable belief the minor is in imminent danger requiring immediate removal.

  • Requires the person to contact local law enforcement, fire department, or 911 prior to forcibly entering the vehicle and to place a notice on the windshield with contact information, reason for entry, minor's location, and notification status.

  • Requires the person to remain with the minor in a safe location close to the vehicle until emergency responders arrive and to use only the force necessary to enter and remove the child.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

"The Mississippi Children's Motor Vehicle Rescue Act"; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/12/2015

Full Bill Text

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