A 1099 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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

This bill extends civil immunity to New Jersey first responders (including volunteer fire departments, emergency squads, EMTs, and medical personnel) who forcibly enter homes, businesses, or structures during emergencies. It applies when responders reasonably believe entry is necessary for emergency medical care or to prevent imminent harm, and no property occupant responds to entry requests within a reasonable time. The immunity covers civil damages from such entries but excludes liability for motor vehicle operations or willful/wanton misconduct. It amends multiple existing statutes to codify this protection across various emergency service roles.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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