Connecticut State AED Law
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Physician | Physician approval of AED purchase. |
| CPR/AED Training | No Current Legislation | |
| EMS Notification | No Current Legislation | |
| Maintenance Program | No Current Legislation | |
| Notification of Use | No Current Legislation | |
| Good Samaritan Protection | ||||
| Rescuer | Purchaser | Property Owner | Physician | Trainer |
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No Current Legislation | No Current Legislation | No Current Legislation |
| Any person operating a cardiopulmonary resuscitator or a person trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation OR IN THE USE OF AN AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR in accordance with the standards set forth by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, who, voluntarily and gratuitously and other than in the ordinary course of his employment or practice, renders emergency medical or professional assistance to a person in need thereof, shall not be liable to such person assisted for civil damages for any personal injuries which result from acts or omissions by such person in rendering the emergency care, which may constitute ordinary negligence. The immunity provided in this subsection does not apply to acts or omissions constituting gross, wilful or wanton negligence.
A person or entity that provides or maintains an AED shall not be liable for the acts or omissions of the person or entity in providing or maintaining the AED, which may constitute ordinary negligence. |
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| Laws / Legislation | ||
| Reference |
Date | Summary |
| SB 229 | 2014 | An act concerning sudden cardiac arrest prevention in student athletes. |
| HB 5348 | 2012 | An act concerning the administration of medicine to students with diabetes, the duties of school medical advisors, the ability of CPR and AED training materials for boards of education and physical exercise during the school day. |
| HB 5514 | 2012 | Requires each athletic department of an institution of higher education to provide and maintain an AED. |
| HB 5613 | 2011 | An act concerning the use of AEDs in health care settings. |
| HB 6369 | 2011 | An act concerning immunity for the ownership or maintenance of an AED. |
| SB 1050 | 2011 | An act concerning the availability of AEDs in certain health care settings. |
| HB 5872 | 2011 | An act concerning AEDs in health clubs. |
| HB 5483 | 2011 | Requires an AED in healthcare facilities. |
| SB 1195 | 2011 | School finance reform – defines “Local capital improvement project” to mean a municipal capital expenditure project for purposes including acquisition of automatic external defibrillators. |
| HB 6622 | 2011 | An act concerning the burden of proof in medical malpractice cases and the standard of care related to emergency medical care and treatment. |
| HB 5455 | 2011 | An act concerning immunity for public facilities that maintain AEDs. |
| HB 6266 | 2011 | An act concerning AEDs in health clubs. |
| SB 186 | 2010 | An act concerning AEDs in health clubs |
| HB 6162 | 2009 | Extends immunity under the Good Samaritan Law relating to AEDs. |
| HB 5040 | 2009 | Bill relating to funding AEDs in the Connecticut school systems. |
| HB 5290 | 2009 | Bill relating to AEDs in the public and private Connecticut school systems. |
| HB 5244 | 2009 | Provides Good Samaritan protection to entities that make AEDs available and to individuals who render CPR. |
| HB 5063 | 2009 | Requires the availability of AEDs in health clubs. |
| HB 5289 | 2009 | Concerns increased access to AEDs in health clubs, athletic facilities, and institutions of higher education. |
| HB 5029 | 2009 | Concerns the availability of AEDs. |
| HB 6008 | 2009 | An act concerning Good Samaritan law immunity for the use of AEDs. |
| SB 12 | 2009 | An act concerning the availability of AEDs in schools. |
| SB 553 | 2009 | Requires that adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator certification be mandatory components of firefighter I certification. |
| SB 574 | 2009 | An act concerning immunity from civil damages for entities providing access to AEDs. |
| SB 91 | 2009 | An act concerning the presence of AEDs in all schools and public buildings. |
| HB 6541 | 2009 | This act requires that adult, child and infant automated external defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification be a mandatory part of Firefighter I certification training. |
| SB 1089 | 2009 | Provides Good Samaritan immunity for automatic external defibrillator use unless there is gross, willful or wanton negligence. The act first only applied to health clubs and athletic facilities at public high schools and colleges, but was amended to include anyone who provides or maintains an AED. |
| SB 981 | 2009 | Requires that all schools have an automated external defibrillator, trained staff, and a response plan for sudden cardiac arrest or similar life threatening emergencies. |
| SB 317 | 2006 | Each public golf course, as defined in section 30-33 of the general statutes, shall provide and maintain in a central location on the premises of the public golf course, at least one automatic external defibrillator. |
| HB 5631 | 2004 | This act concerns evaluating the state’s emergency medical services and identify where to place automated external defibrillators. |
| HB 5627 | 2003 | This act develops guidelines for placing automated external defibrillators in public buildings, including state facilities, mass public gatherings and municipal facilities, and to develop public access to AED training programs. |
The information posted on our website is not intended as legal advice and may contain inaccurate or incomplete information. We encourage you to contact your state representative should you require more information.