New York A04643 amends vehicle and traffic law to protect individuals from liability when they forcibly enter a locked vehicle to remove an.
New York A04643 amends the vehicle and traffic law by adding a new section that grants immunity from criminal and civil liability to individuals who forcibly enter a locked vehicle to remove an unsupervised or unattended minor in imminent danger. To qualify, the individual must act reasonably and in good faith, use no more force than necessary, contact authorities, and leave a notice on the vehicle. After removing the minor, the individual must stay with the minor until authorities arrive. This act takes effect immediately.
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