Civ. Code, § 43.102 · Part 2. PERSONAL RIGHTS
Civ. Code, § 43.102
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
There shall not be any civil liability on the part of, and no cause of action shall accrue against, a person for property damage or trespass to a motor vehicle, if the damage was caused while the person was rescuing a child in accordance with subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 1799.101 of the Health and Safety Code. For purposes of this section, “child” means a child who is six years of age or younger.
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History
Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 352, Sec. 1. (AB 2717) Effective January 1, 2021.
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