South Dakota State AED Law

Summary of Requirements
	Physician	Must involve a physician to authorize in writing AED placement and compliance with the requirements for AED training, notification of placement and use, and maintenance.
	CPR/AED Training	Expected defibrillator users should receive appropriate training in an American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or other nationally recognized cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course and AED, or an equivalent nationally recognized course.
	EMS Notification	Emergency medical services system must be activated when an AED has been used to render emergency care or treatment.
	Maintenance Program	Person must test and maintains the AED, or arrange to have such testing and maintenance performed on the AED pursuant to the AED manufacturer’s specifications.
	Notification of Use	Must report any emergency use of the AED to the physician.

Good Samaritan Protection
Rescuer	Purchaser	Property Owner	Physician	Trainer
	No Current Legislation	No Current Legislation
Any person, who in good faith obtains an AED for use in providing emergency care or treatment, is immune from civil liability for any injury as a result of such emergency care or treatment or as a result of an act or failure to act in providing or arranging such medical treatment. (Requirements must be fulfilled.)

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
SB 145	2014	Encourages schools to provide instruction in CPR and the use of an AED.
HCR 1006	2009	Encourages all schools to have a sufficient number of AEDs and to implement a medical emergency response plan regarding AED use.
HB 1105	2007	Repeals certain provisions related to immunity from civil liability for the placement and use of automated external defibrillators.
HB 1245	2005	Revises immunity in the use of automated external defibrillators to include AEDs purchased over-the-counter.
SB 83	2000	Provides immunity from civil liability for the placement and use of automated external defibrillators.

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