Colorado 2017 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 17-1179 — Immunity For Emergency Rescue From Locked Vehicle

Last action — Governor Signed

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

The bill provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for a person who forcibly enters a locked vehicle for the purpose of rendering assistance to an at-risk person or animal. To receive immunity, the person must:   Ensure the vehicle is not a law enforcement vehicle; Have a reasonable belief that the person or animal is in imminent danger of death or suffering serious bodily injury; Verify the vehicle is locked; Make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or operator of the vehicle; Contact a law enforcement or other first responder agency prior to forcibly entering the vehicle and not interfere with the actions of any such responding law enforcement agency; Use no more force than reasonably necessary to enter the locked vehicle; Remain with the at-risk person or animal in a safe location close to the vehicle until law enforcement or other first responder arrives at the scene; except that, if the person rendering assistance has to leave the scene before the owner or operator of the vehicle returns, prior to leaving the scene, the person rendering assistance shall leave a notice on the vehicle with his or her name and contact information and the name and location, if any, of the facility to which he or she took the at-risk person or animal. Also prior to leaving the scene, the person rendering assistance shall contact law enforcement, animal control, or other first responder to provide them with the same information.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Bill Text

Amendments

2 amendments

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Action History

  1. Governor Signed

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

  7. Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

  8. Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only

  9. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology

  10. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  11. House Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee

  12. House Committee on Health, Insurance, & Environment Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

  13. Introduced In House - Assigned to Health, Insurance, & Environment

Sponsors

  • Joann Ginal · Primary
  • Lori Saine · Primary
  • Vicki Marble · Primary
  • Lois Court · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 98 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

  • Joann Ginal
  • Lori Saine
  • Vicki Marble
  • Lois Court

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (98)

98 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 17-1179 do?
The bill provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for a person who forcibly enters a locked vehicle for the purpose of rendering assistance to an at-risk person or animal. To receive immunity, the person must:   Ensure the vehicle is not a law enforcement vehicle; Have a reasonable belief that the person or animal is in imminent danger of death or suffering serious bodily injury; Verify the vehicle is locked; Make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or operator of the vehicle; Contact a law enforcement or other first responder agency prior to forcibly entering the vehicle and not interfere with the actions of any such responding law enforcement agency; Use no more force than reasonably necessary to enter the locked vehicle; Remain with the at-risk person or animal in a safe location close to the vehicle until law enforcement or other first responder arrives at the scene; except that, if the person rendering assistance has to leave the scene before the owner or operator of the vehicle returns, prior to leaving the scene, the person rendering assistance shall leave a notice on the vehicle with his or her name and contact information and the name and location, if any, of the facility to which he or she took the at-risk person or animal. Also prior to leaving the scene, the person rendering assistance shall contact law enforcement, animal control, or other first responder to provide them with the same information.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Who sponsors HB 17-1179?
HB 17-1179 is sponsored by Joann Ginal, Lori Saine, Vicki Marble, and Lois Court.
What is the current status of HB 17-1179?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2017. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 17-1179?
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