Massachusetts § 23BB - Voluntary emergency care or treatment by respiratory therapist; exemption from liability
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 23BB — Voluntary emergency care or treatment by respiratory therapist; exemption from liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23BB. Voluntary emergency care or treatment by respiratory therapist; exemption from liability
Section 23BB. No respiratory therapist duly licensed under the provisions of sections twenty-three S to twenty-three U, inclusive, who, in good faith as a volunteer and without fee renders emergency care or treatment other than in the ordinary course of his practice, shall be liable in a suit for damages as a result of his acts or omissions nor shall he be liable to a hospital for its expenses if, under such emergency conditions, he orders a person hospitalized or causes his admission.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 23BB
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 23BB cover?
Section 23BB ("Voluntary emergency care or treatment by respiratory therapist; exemption from liability") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 23BB?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 23BB apply to my situation?
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