Bill > S1489

This bill requires sporting facilities to have at least one automated external defibrillator (AED) on premises and ensures trained personnel are available to use it during sporting events. The bill defines a "facility" as a public stadium, sports center, gymnasium, or other location hosting athletic events. It mandates that during any sporting activity, the facility must have at least one employee or volunteer who has completed a certified CPR and AED training course from either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. If no trained employee or volunteer is immediately available, the facility operator must make efforts to identify other trained volunteers through public announcements, which must include the AED locations and trained personnel identification procedures. Additionally, the bill requires a placard at each facility entryway that shows a map indicating the location of the AED. The goal of this legislation is to improve emergency medical response capabilities at sporting venues by ensuring quick access to life-saving defibrillation equipment and trained personnel who can use it effectively in case of a cardiac emergency.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1489