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NJ A2954

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Erik Peterson

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends civil liability immunity to first aid, ambulance, and rescue squads as organizational entities, not just their individual members, for acts or omissions during good faith service delivery or authorized drills.

  • Expands the definition of covered squads to include both volunteer and nonvolunteer organizations, as well as non-profit squads that bill or receive reimbursement for services.

  • Amends existing New Jersey law (P.L.1975, c.196 and P.L.1985, c.351) to close a gap where nonvolunteer squads as entities lacked immunity protections already granted to volunteer squads and individual squad members.

  • Immunity does not extend to the operation of motor vehicles in connection with emergency services.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Clarifies that first aid, ambulance or rescue squads, as entities, have immunity from civil damages in certain circumstances.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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