Michigan State AED Law
Michigan State AED Law
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Physician | Prescription required for purchase of an AED. |
| CPR/AED Training | No Current Legislation | |
| EMS Notification | No Current Legislation | |
| Maintenance Program | No Current Legislation | |
| Notification of Use | No Current Legislation | |
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| An individual who having no duty to do so in good faith voluntarily renders cardiopulmonary resuscitation and/or services to another individual using an automated external defibrillator is not liable in a civil action for damages resulting from an act or omission in rendering the cardiopulmonary resuscitation, except an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct. | ||||
| Laws / Legislation | ||
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Date | Summary |
| HB 4713 | 2014 | The governing body of a school that operates any of grades kindergarten to 12 shall adopt and implement a cardiac emergency response plan, including (a) Use and regular maintenance of automated external defibrillators, if available. (b) Activation of a cardiac emergency response team during an identified cardiac emergency. (c) A plan for effective and efficient communication throughout the school campus. (d) If the school includes grades 9 to 12, a training plan for the use of an automated external defibrillator and cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques. |
| Act 312 | 2014 | An act to protect and promote the public health. Places protocols to ensure that each life support vehicle… is equipped with an automated external defibrillator and that each emergency services personnel is properly trained to utilize the automated external defibrillator. Provides protection for responders using an AED without an act or omission resulting in gross negligence or willful misconduct. |
| HB 4436 | 2009 | A bill stipulating that if additional funds are available in the budget, that automated external defibrillator grants, EMT training and support, be provided. |
| HB 4446 | 2009 | A bill stating that state parks shall have an appropriate number of AEDs available and that donations of AED can be accepted. |
| SB 1274 | 2007 | An Act that requires the life support vehicles that are dispatched to provide medical first response life support, basic life support, or limited advanced life support be equipped with an AED and that emergency services personnel be trained in the operation of the AED. |
| SB 1095 | 2007 | A bill providing grants for schools to purchase automated external defibrillators. |
| SB 310 | 2005 | Requires AEDs in all health clubs. |
| HR 0330 | 2002 | A resolution urging the Department of Community Health to start a public information campaign about the importance of AEDs. |
| HB 4420 | 1999 | Establishes Good Samaritan protection. |
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