The bill amends Chapter 92A of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to expand the limitation of liability for individuals who remove vulnerable individuals or domestic animals from motor vehicles. It introduces new definitions, including "domestic animal" as a household pet and "motor vehicle" as a self-propelled vehicle or trailer. The bill specifies that a person is immune from civil liability when they enter a motor vehicle to remove a vulnerable individual or domestic animal, provided they meet certain conditions, such as ensuring the vehicle is locked, having a reasonable belief that removal is necessary to prevent imminent harm, notifying law enforcement, using minimal force, and remaining with the individual or animal until help arrives.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that immunity from liability does not apply if the person was advised by law enforcement not to enter the vehicle after making a notification. The changes in law will only apply to causes of action that accrue on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.

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