More than a dozen new pieces of legislation pertaining to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) were introduced in the state legislatures last month. They include:

California

SB 63, sponsored by Senator Curran Price, would amend existing law that authorizes a school district or school to provide a comprehensive program in first aid or or CPR training, or both, to pupils and employees, by added requirements concerning AEDs. It would require public schools with any of the grades 9 to 12 have at least one AED and ensure that the AED is available for use a school-sponsored athletic event, and maintain plans and records for use of the AED.

For more information on California AEDs, contact California AED Specialist Mark Hermes.

Connecticut

HB 6266, sponsored by the General Law Committee, would establish requirements regarding the placement, maintenance and use of automated external defibrillators in health clubs. A public hearing was held February 24.

HB 6369, from the Judiciary Committee, would provide immunity for any person who owns or maintains an AED in any building open to the public, provided the automatic external defibrillator is maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s standards, the AED can be readily retrieved, and the AED location is clearly marked.

HB 1050, sponsored by the Public Health Committee, would require the presence of automated external defibrillators in health care settings where instances of sudden cardiac arrest are most likely to occur.

For more information on Connecticut AEDs, contact AED specialist Doug Comstock.

Florida

HB 373, sponsored by Representative Richard Steinberg, would require EMS medical directors to maintain AED registries and require certain groups to notify local EMS medical directors of the location of AEDs.

HB 929 encourages retain sales establishments to have AEDS, and provides them with immunity under the Good Samaritan Act and the Cardiac Arrest Survival Act.

For information on Florida AEDs, contact AED specialist Mike Castleman.

Massachusetts

SD 940, an act relative to CPR and AED certification for athletic coaches, was introduced by Senator James Welch. (The text of the bill has not yet been posted by the Massachusett’s legislative website.)

HB 1920, sponsored by Representative Patricia Haddad would require CPR and AED training for high school graduation.

For information on AEDs in Massachusetts, contact AED specialist Dennis Wright.

Minnesota

HB 739, introduced by Representative John Ward, would require AEDs in school buildings.

For information on AEDs in Minnesota, contact AED specialist Matt Lese.

Missouri

HB 482, introduced by Representative Donna Lichtenegger would Requires all health spas and fitness facilities to have at least one AED and an employee on staff during all hours of operation trained in CPR.

For more information on Missouri AEDs, please contact Cardiac Science AED specialist Scott Barnes.

New Jersey

AB 3797, sponsored by Assemblywoman Pamela Rosen Lampitt, would public and nonpublic high schools to have AEDs and train staff in their use.

For information on AEDs in New Jersey, contact AED specialist Brian Vaughn.

New York

SB 2387 would allow emergency medical technicians to carry AEDs in their personal cars and use them even while off-duty. It was passed by the Senate Feb. 14 and is now before the Assembly. “Clearing the way for trained first responders to carry AEDs at all times could be the difference between life and death for a heart attack patient,”
Senate Insurance Committee Chairman James Seward, the bill’s sponsor, said in a news release.

SB 2923, introduced by Senator Martin Golden, would require dental facilities to have AEDs.

AB 4469 and SB 2971 would require CPR and AED training for re-certification for school teachers.

AB 4616, sponsored by Assemblyman Steve Englebright, would require assisted living facilities to have at least one AED and have on the premises at all times at least one person with AED certification.

SB 3087 (AB 208) was introduced by Senator Toby Ann Stavisky. It would require  public buildings, stadiums, arenas and convention centers in cities with a population of over one million to be equipped with AEDs and require employees to be trained in AED use.

For information on AEDs in New York state, contact AED specialist Mark Savino.

Rhode Island

HB 5169, introduced by Representative Peter John Petrarca, would mandate AEDs at all primary and secondary schools.

HB 5098, sponsored by Representative Edith Ajello would provide that no person who gratuitously renders emergency assistance in the nature of cardiopulmonary resuscitation or automated external defibrillation to a person in need thereof, would be liable for civil damages for any personal injuries which result from acts or omissions by such persons rendering the emergency care.

For information on AEDs in Rhode Island, contact AED specialist Dennis Wright.

Tennessee

HB 1633 and SB 1443 would require that the first AED received by a school be placed in a location readily accessed from areas used for physical education.

For information on AEDs in Tennessee, contact contact AED specialist Mike Castleman.

Visit AEDlegislation.com for information on other state bills.

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