S 2416 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Exempts law enforcement and certain other emergency personnel from liability for breaking into motor vehicle to rescue animal under certain circumstances.

This bill (S 2416) protects law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other emergency personnel from being sued if they break into a motor vehicle to rescue an animal. It applies when they reasonably believe the animal is in immediate danger of serious injury or death due to conditions inside the vehicle (like extreme heat or lack of air), and breaking the vehicle is the last possible option to save the animal. The law exempts these personnel from liability for damages caused by breaking the vehicle under these specific circumstances. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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