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GA SB9

"Kathleen Cominski Act"; enact


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Introduced
01/23/2023
In Committee
01/24/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Chapter 1 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for public officers and employees, so as to require state office buildings to have at least one functional automated external defibrillator on site at all times for use during emergencies; to provide for definitions; to provide for training; to provide for requirements for maintaining and using such automated external defibrillator; to provide for activation of emergency medical emergency systems; to amend Code Section 51-1-29.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to immunity for operators of external defibrillators, so as to provide tort immunity for individuals using an automated external defibrillator at a state office building; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Kathleen Cominski Act," requires all state office buildings in Georgia with 100 or more employees or contractors to have at least one functional automated external defibrillator (AED) on site at all times for use during emergencies. The bill also mandates that authorized personnel be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED use, and that the AED be properly maintained. Additionally, the bill provides tort immunity for individuals using an AED at a state office building, except in cases of willful or wanton misconduct or gross negligence.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (40)

John Albers (R)* Jason Anavitarte (R)* Lee Anderson (R)* Matt Brass (R)* Max Burns (R)* Gloria Butler (D)* Gail Davenport (D)* Jason Esteves (D)* Steve Gooch (R)* Russ Goodman (R)* Sonya Halpern (D)* Marty Harbin (R)* Ed Harbison (D)* Sally Harrell (D)* Billy Hickman (R)* Mike Hodges (R)* Nabilah Islam Parkes (D)* Kim Jackson (D)* Donzella James (D)* Emanuel Jones (D)* Harold Jones (D)* John Kennedy (R)* Kay Kirkpatrick (R)* David Lucas (D)* Derek Mallow (D)* Josh McLaurin (D)* Colton Moore (R)* Elena Parent (D)* Chuck Payne (R)* Sheikh Rahman (D)* Doc Rhett (D)* Randy Robertson (R)* Valencia Seay (D)* Ed Setzler (R)* Shawn Still (R)* Brian Strickland (R)* Blake Tillery (R)* Larry Walker (R)* Ben Watson (R)* Rick Williams (R)*

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred (on 01/24/2023)

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