Exempts law enforcement and certain other emergency personnel from liability for breaking into motor vehicle to rescue animal under certain circumstances.
This bill (S 860) protects law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other emergency personnel from being sued for damages when they break into a car to rescue an animal. It applies only if they reasonably believe the animal is in immediate danger of serious injury or death due to hot/cold conditions or lack of water, and breaking the car is the last possible option to save the animal. The law makes it clear these personnel cannot be held liable for the damage caused during such rescues. It directly affects emergency responders performing life-saving actions and animal owners whose vehicles might be accessed during these situations.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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