New Jersey A2954 clarifies immunity for first aid, ambulance, and rescue squads from civil damages in certain circumstances.

New Jersey A2954 amends existing law to clarify that first aid, ambulance, and rescue squads, including both volunteer and nonvolunteer entities, have immunity from civil damages for acts or omissions committed while in training or providing services, including intermediate life support services. This immunity extends to entities regardless of whether they receive reimbursement for services. The bill also specifies that this immunity does not apply to the operation of any motor vehicle in connection with the rendering of such services.

New Jersey A2954 clarifies immunity for first aid, ambulance, and rescue squads from civil damages in certain circumstances.

New Jersey A2954 amends existing law to clarify that first aid, ambulance, and rescue squads, including both volunteer and nonvolunteer entities, have immunity from civil damages for acts or omissions committed while in training or providing services, including intermediate life support services. This immunity extends to entities regardless of whether they receive reimbursement for services. The bill also specifies that this immunity does not apply to the operation of any motor vehicle in connection with the rendering of such services.