Bill > H5083

This bill amends the existing state law about Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) by adding public or private golf courses to the definition of "public place" in Chapter 23-6.5. An Automated External Defibrillator is a portable electronic device that can analyze heart rhythms and deliver an electric shock to help someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. Currently, the law requires certain public spaces with a capacity of 300 or more people to have an AED on-site, and this bill expands that requirement to include golf courses. The bill is named the "David Casey Act" and will take effect immediately upon passage. By adding golf courses to the list of public places that must have an AED, the legislation aims to increase public safety and improve the chances of survival for individuals who might experience a cardiac emergency while on a golf course. The definition of "public place" now explicitly includes golf courses, whether they are publicly or privately owned, ensuring that these venues are prepared to respond to potential medical emergencies.

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