Bill > S0475

This bill, known as the "David Casey Act," amends existing Rhode Island state law to include public and private golf courses within the definition of "public place" for the purpose of requiring automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on the premises. An AED is a portable electronic device that can analyze heart rhythms and deliver an electrical shock to help someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. Currently, the law requires AEDs in enclosed areas that can hold 300 or more people, such as banks, restaurants, theaters, and other public spaces. By adding golf courses to this list, the bill aims to increase the availability of life-saving equipment in locations where cardiac emergencies might occur. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, meaning golf courses would need to comply with the AED requirement as soon as the law is signed. This legislation appears to be named after a specific individual, potentially someone who may have experienced a cardiac event on a golf course, though the details are not provided in the bill text.

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