State Sen. Andrew Dinniman, D-Chester, introduced a bill that would make it a summary offense to leave a dog or cat in an unattended vehicle in extreme heat.

Under the proposal, any firefighter, humane officer, security guard or other first responder who breaks into a vehicle to remove an animal would not be held liable for any damages to property resulting from that action.

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