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NJ A1099

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Danielsen

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants civil liability immunity to first responders who forcibly enter homes, businesses, or other structures during reported emergencies when they have a good faith belief entry is necessary to provide emergency medical care or prevent imminent bodily harm

  • Requires that no occupant responds to requests for entry within a reasonable period of time before the immunity applies to forcible entry

  • Covers a broad range of personnel including volunteer first aid/rescue squads, volunteer firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, paid emergency responders, public employees, and campus police officers at independent colleges and universities

  • Amends eight existing New Jersey statutes to add the forcible entry immunity provision consistently across different categories of emergency responders

  • Does not provide immunity for willful or wanton acts of commission or omission, and existing exclusions (such as motor vehicle operation liability) remain in effect

Legislative Description

Immunizes from civil liability first responders who forcibly enter property to provide emergency assistance.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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