H2349 — An Act requiring automatic external defibrillators in Norfolk County public buildings

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An Act requiring automatic external defibrillators in Norfolk County public buildings

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This bill requires public buildings under the Norfolk County Commissioners to have at least one AED and an AED provider present, while also providing liability protection for individuals rendering emergency care.

• Chapter 34

  Section 3B. A public building, under the direct supervision of the Norfolk County Commissioners, shall have on the premises at least 1 automatic external defibrillator (AED), subject to the provisions of section 12V½ of chapter 112, and shall have in attendance during staffed business hours at least 1 employee or authorized volunteer as an AED provider, as defined in section 12V½ of chapter 112.

  This change mandates the presence of an AED and trained personnel in public buildings.

• Chapter 34

  The Norfolk County Commissioners shall ensure the functionality and quantity of AEDs in each public building under their direct supervision.

  This establishes a responsibility for the Norfolk County Commissioners to maintain AEDs in public buildings.

• Chapter 34

  Any person, whose usual and regular duties do not include the provision of emergency medical care, and who, in good faith, attempts to render emergency care, including but not limited to, cardiopulmonary resuscitation or defibrillation, and does so without compensation, shall not be liable for acts or omissions, other than gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct, resulting from the attempt to render such emergency care.

  This provides legal protection for individuals offering emergency medical assistance without payment.

Sponsors

• Marcus S. Vaughn · Primary

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