Automated external defibrillators.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires certain structures, including senior centers, to have automated external defibrillators (AEDs) available. Senior centers must meet specific training and maintenance standards for their AEDs, and individuals who use or attempt to use them are generally not liable for civil damages unless there’s gross negligence. The bill also expands AED requirements for structures that serve a population of adults 55 years or older with a capacity of 50 or more, and mandates state reimbursement for local government costs associated with the new requirements.
Key provisions
- Requires senior centers to acquire, maintain, and train personnel on the use of AEDs.
- Establishes training and maintenance standards for senior center AEDs.
- Provides liability protection for employees/volunteers using AEDs under certain circumstances.
- Expands AED requirements for structures serving a population of adults 55 or older with a capacity of 50 or more.
- Requires notification to EMS agencies upon AED acquisition.
- Mandates biannual testing of AEDs.
- States that existing AEDs meet requirements without installation of new ones.
- Creates a state-mandated local program if local governments incur costs.
Who is affected
- Senior Centers
- Local Government Entities
- Healthcare Facilities (indirectly, through AED requirements)
- Senior Citizens (55 years and older)
- Facility Owners and Managers
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