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NJ S1938
NJ S1938Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for rescue of animal from motor vehicle under inhumane conditions.
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Introduced
03/03/2022
03/03/2022
In Committee
03/03/2022
03/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides civil and criminal immunity to persons who in good faith enter a motor vehicle to rescue an animal if the person reasonably believes that the animal is in immediate danger of bodily injury or death from the circumstances, and, prior to entering the motor vehicle, the rescuer adheres to certain conditions, notice requirements, and procedures. The bill also specifies that that the immunity from liability for property damage would attach only for any property damage caused in or by the rescue and for any injuries caused to the animal (including any allegations of animal cruelty) in or by the rescue, unless the rescuer engaged in reckless or willful misconduct.
AI Summary
This bill provides civil and criminal immunity to persons who in good faith enter a motor vehicle to rescue an animal if the person reasonably believes the animal is in immediate danger of bodily injury or death. The bill specifies that the immunity applies to any property damage or injury to the animal caused by the rescue, unless the rescuer engaged in reckless or willful misconduct. The immunity also extends to any violation of animal cruelty laws, unless the rescuer acted recklessly or with willful misconduct. The bill defines "appropriate rescue personnel" as law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, animal control officers, or humane law enforcement officers.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 03/03/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1938 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S2000/1938_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S2000/1938_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1938_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1938_I1.PDF |
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