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HB 2107 Children; penalty for leaving certain unattended in a motor vehicle.

Introduced by: Michele B. McQuigg | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Leaving certain children unattended in motor vehicles prohibited; civil penalty.  Provides that any parent or other adult person responsible for the care of a child less than six years old who leaves such child unattended in a motor vehicle shall be subject to a civil penalty of no more than $100. The bill also provides that a violation of the provision shall not be considered evidence of (i) negligence, (ii) contributory negligence, or (iii) assumption of the risk.


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