Arizona Legislature OKs bill for hot car rescues
The House has joined the Senate in voting to provide lawsuit protections for people who break into cars to rescue children or pets.
The House approved House Bill 2494 by Republican Sen. John Kavanagh on a 35-20 vote Wednesday. Kavanagh revived it after it failed to get a House committee hearing. The Senate approved it for a second time on a 20-7 vote in April.
The vote sent the measure to Gov. Doug Ducey's desk for consideration. Ducey mentioned the proposal in January's state of the state address and said he will sign the bill if it hits his desk.
Republican Rep. Eddie Farnsworth said the bill is unneeded because of good Samaritan laws already in place and it wrongly raises animals to the level and rights of children.
House Bill 2494 Fact Sheet:
civil liability; vehicles; minors; animals
https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/69506