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1 New Section; Liability Limited; Children, Vulnerable Adults, and Animals in Motor Vehicles. Amend RSA 508 by inserting after section 12-d the following new section:
508:12-e Liability Limited; Children, Vulnerable Adults, and Animals in Motor Vehicles.
I. In this section, "vulnerable adult" means an adult who has the physical, mental, or emotional ability such that he or she is unable to manage personal, home, or financial affairs in his or her own best interest, or he or she is unable to act or unable to delegate responsibility to a responsible caretaker or caregiver.
II. Any person may take action necessary to rescue a child, a vulnerable adult, or a confined animal endangered by extreme temperatures if:
(a) Law enforcement has been contacted;
(b) A witness is present; and
(c) The individual reasonably believes at the time that assistance will not arrive in time to prevent the serious injury or death of the confined child, vulnerable adult, or animal.
III. No person taking action under this section or under RSA 644:8-aa shall be liable for damage reasonably necessary to rescue the confined child, vulnerable adult, or animal.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 New Section; Liability Limited; Children, Vulnerable Adults, and Animals in Motor Vehicles. Amend RSA 508 by inserting after section 12-d the following new section:
508:12-e Liability Limited; Children, Vulnerable Adults, and Animals in Motor Vehicles.
I. In this section, "vulnerable adult" means an adult who has the physical, mental, or emotional ability such that he or she is unable to manage personal, home, or financial affairs in his or her own best interest, or he or she is unable to act or unable to delegate responsibility to a responsible caretaker or caregiver.
II. Any person may take action necessary to rescue a child, a vulnerable adult, or a confined animal endangered by extreme temperatures if:
(a) Law enforcement has been contacted;
(b) A witness is present; and
(c) The individual reasonably believes at the time that assistance will not arrive in time to prevent the serious injury or death of the confined child, vulnerable adult, or animal.
III. No person taking action under this section or under RSA 644:8-aa shall be liable for damage reasonably necessary to rescue the confined child, vulnerable adult, or animal.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.