Bill > HB276

This bill modifies the Public Access Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program, which aims to coordinate public access to AEDs across the state. Key changes include establishing requirements for an "AED Coordinator," an individual responsible for ensuring an entity complies with program rules, and removing provisions related to regional council AED committees. The bill also exempts law enforcement agencies from needing a certificate for AEDs placed in their patrol vehicles, and clarifies certification qualifications for grocery stores and restaurants, requiring them to register with the program and maintain AED functionality. Additionally, the bill defines "entity" more broadly to include various organizations and businesses, and specifies that entities other than grocery stores and restaurants must ensure their AED Coordinator completes required training. The bill also updates the definition of an AED to refer to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and clarifies reporting requirements for AED usage.