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NY A04643
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Morinello
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AI Summary
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Grants immunity from criminal and civil liability to any person who forcibly enters a locked motor vehicle to remove an unsupervised or unattended minor when acting reasonably and in good faith
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Requires the rescuer to have a good faith reasonable belief that the minor is in imminent danger of suffering harm requiring immediate action before forcibly entering the vehicle
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Mandates that the person contact local law enforcement, fire department, or 911 before or during the rescue and use no more force than reasonably necessary
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Requires leaving a notice on the vehicle windshield with the rescuer's contact information, reason for entry, location of the minor, and confirmation that authorities were notified
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Obligates the rescuer to remain with the minor in a safe location near the vehicle until emergency responders arrive and immediately deliver the minor to them
Legislative Description
Relates to removing an unsupervised or unattended minor from a motor vehicle.
Last Action
referred to transportation
1/7/2026