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OK HB1902

Bill

Status

Passed

5/18/2015

Primary Sponsor

Rob Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Provides civil immunity from liability for damage caused by forcibly entering a motor vehicle to remove a trapped child if specific conditions are met.

  • Person must determine the vehicle is locked or child cannot otherwise exit, have a good-faith reasonable belief the child is in imminent danger, and contact law enforcement, fire department, or 911 before entry.

  • Person must place a notice on the windshield with their contact information, reason for entry, and child's location; remain with the child in a safe location until emergency responders arrive; and use only necessary force to enter and remove the child.

  • Immunity does not apply if the person attempts to render medical aid or other assistance to the child beyond what is authorized by this act.

  • Bill takes effect immediately upon passage and approval as an emergency measure.

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; providing civil immunity for removing child from motor vehicle using forcible entry; emergency.

Motor Vehicles and Transportation

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/18/2015

5/18/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2015
Judiciary and Civil Procedure2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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