Section 1: Chapter 112 of the general laws is hereby amended by striking out section 12V, as appearing in the 2006 Official Edition, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 12V. Exemption of certain individuals rendering emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation from civil liability
Any person, organization, corporation or entity whose usual and regular duties do not include the provision of emergency medical care, and who, in good faith, attempts to render or facilitate emergency care including, but not limited to, cardiopulmonary resuscitation or defibrillation, shall not be liable for acts or omissions, other than gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct, resulting from the attempt to render such emergency care.
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