Civil immunity; forcible entry of motor vehicle to remove unattended companion animal. (HB1323)
Introduced By
Del. Lamont Bagby (D-Richmond) with support from co-patrons Del. Charniele Herring (D-Alexandria), Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington), Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church), and Del. Marcus Simon (D-Falls Church)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/21/2016 | Committee |
| 01/21/2016 | Presented and ordered printed 16103256D |
| 01/21/2016 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/26/2016 | Assigned to sub: Civil Law |
| 01/26/2016 | Assigned App. sub: Civil Law |
| 01/26/2016 | Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law |
| 02/01/2016 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/16/2016 | Left in Courts of Justice |
Video
This bill was discussed on the floor of the General Assembly. Below is all of the video that we have of that discussion, 1 clip in all, totaling 20 seconds.
Comments
Add a fine