# N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-7.2: Limited immunity

> New Jersey · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-7.2

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-7.2
- **Heading:** Limited immunity
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 53A / Section 53A-7.2

## Text

a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no person serving without compensation, other than reimbursement for actual expenses, as a trustee, director, officer or voluntary member of a nonprofit blood bank shall be liable for damages resulting from the exercise of judgment or discretion in connection with the duties of his office unless the actions evidence a reckless disregard for the duties imposed by the position. b. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no person who provides volunteer service or assistance for any nonprofit blood bank shall be liable for damages as a result of his acts of commission or omission arising out of and in the course of his rendering the volunteer service or assistance. Nothing in this subsection shall be deemed to grant immunity to any person causing damage by his willful, wanton or grossly negligent act of commission or omission. Nothing in this subsection shall be deemed to grant immunity to any person causing damage as the result of his negligent operation of a motor vehicle. L. 1988, c. 179, s. 1.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-1 Joint tortfeasors; single tortfeasor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-2 Right of contribution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-3 Judgment against joint tortfeasor; contribution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-4 Application of act](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-5 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-5.1 Prohibiting discrimination in calculation of certain damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-5.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-6 Contributory negligence of conditional vendee, etc., as defense by third person in suit brought by conditional vendor, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-7 Immunity from liability for negligence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-7.1 Volunteers of certain organizations exempt from liability, damages](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-7.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-7.2 Limited immunity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-7.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-7.3 Exemption from liability for library trustees, members of commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-7.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-7.4 Inapplicability, certain, of civil immunity granted to certain charitable entities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-7.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-7.5 Application of act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-7.5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-8 Liability of nonprofit hospital corporation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-8.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-7.2. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.