AN ACT relating to civil immunity for animal rescue.

This bill would protect people from being sued for any damage they cause to a vehicle when breaking in to rescue a domestic animal that is in danger. It updates an existing Kentucky law to add this civil liability protection. This means a person who acts to save an animal trapped in a dangerous situation, such as a hot car, could not be held legally responsible for the cost of vehicle damage. Who it may affect: pet owners, animal rescuers, and bystanders who might intervene to help a distressed animal.

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