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MS HB187
Bill
Status
2/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Sam Mims
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Takes effect July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
"The Mississippi Children's Motor Vehicle Rescue Act"; create.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2015