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2016 SESSION
SB 9 Civil immunity; forcible entry of motor vehicle to remove unattended companion animal.
Introduced by: Kenneth Alexander (Resigned) | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Civil immunity; first responders; forcible entry of motor vehicle to remove unattended companion animal. Provides that first responders who forcibly enter a motor vehicle to remove an unattended companion animal that is at risk of serious bodily injury or death are immune from liability for property damage to the vehicle or injury to the animal resulting from the forcible entry and removal of the animal.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Civil immunity; forcible entry of motor vehicle to remove unattended companion animal. Provides civil immunity to any person who forcibly enters a motor vehicle to remove an unattended companion animal that is at risk of serious bodily injury or death, provided that the person has attempted to contact a law-enforcement officer, animal control officer, or other emergency services personnel prior to such entry if feasible under the circumstances. The bill also provides immunity for acts or omissions that result in the loss of the animal by death or escape or any injury caused by the animal where such loss or injury would not have occurred but for the animal's unattended occupancy of the vehicle.