|
House Bill 478 |
House Author: Israel et al. |
|
Effective: 9-1-17 |
Senate Sponsor: Uresti |
House Bill 478 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to grant to a person who enters a motor vehicle for the purpose of removing a vulnerable individual from the vehicle immunity from civil liability for damages resulting from that entry or removal if the person: determines that the motor vehicle is locked or there is no reasonable method for the individual to exit the motor vehicle without assistance; has a good faith and reasonable belief that entry into the motor vehicle is necessary to avoid imminent harm to the individual; before entering the motor vehicle, ensures that law enforcement is notified or 911 is called if the person is not a first responder; uses no more force to enter the motor vehicle and remove the individual than is necessary; and remains with the individual at a safe location in reasonable proximity to the motor vehicle until a first responder arrives.