Require athletic facilities to install and maintain AEDs
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires athletic facilities in Ohio, such as schools and recreational centers, to install and keep automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on site. The goal is to increase access to life-saving devices during emergencies. Facilities that don't comply could be held liable for injuries or deaths resulting from their failure to provide an AED.
Key provisions
- Requires athletic facilities to install AEDs.
- Requires athletic facilities to maintain AEDs.
- Defines ‘athletic facility’ using existing code language.
- Defines ‘automated external defibrillator’ using existing code language.
- Establishes liability for facilities that fail to comply.
Who is affected
- Athletic facilities (schools, gyms, recreational centers, etc.)
- Individuals participating in athletic activities
- Facility owners and operators
Notable changes
- Creates a legal requirement for AEDs in athletic facilities.
- Establishes a potential pathway for individuals to sue facilities for failing to provide AEDs.
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