Reference is to the bill as introduced.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Article 5, Chapter 3, Title 15 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 15-3-700.
(A) A person is immune from civil
liability for damage resulting from his forcible entry into a
motor vehicle for the purpose of removing a minor or vulnerable
adult from the vehicle if the person:
(1)
determines that the vehicle is locked or that there is no
reasonable alternate method for the minor or vulnerable adult to
exit the vehicle;
(2)
has a good faith belief that forcible entry into the
vehicle is necessary because the minor or vulnerable adult is in
imminent danger of suffering harm if not immediately removed
from the vehicle and, based upon the circumstances known to the
person at the time, the belief is reasonable;
(3)
uses no more force to enter the vehicle and remove the
child or vulnerable adult from the vehicle than is necessary
under the circumstances;
(4)
contacts a local or state law enforcement agency or
emergency medical services provider regarding the forcible entry
into the motor vehicle to remove a minor or vulnerable adult;
and
(5)
remains with the minor or vulnerable adult in a location
that is safe and out of the elements but reasonably close to the
vehicle until law enforcement, fire, or another emergency
responder arrives.
(B) The responding
local or state law enforcement agency or emergency medical
services provider, as soon as practicable, must place a notice
on the vehicle stating the current location of the minor or
vulnerable adult.
(C) Nothing in this
section affects civil liability of a person who attempts to
render aid to the minor or vulnerable adult in a manner that is
beyond the scope of actions authorized by this section."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.