Bill > SB24

This bill modifies the Public Access Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program, which aims to coordinate a statewide system for making AEDs available to the public. 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, which were advisory bodies. The bill also exempts law enforcement agencies from needing a certificate for AEDs placed in their patrol vehicles, recognizing their immediate response capabilities. Additionally, it outlines specific certification qualifications for grocery stores and restaurants participating in the program, requiring them to register and maintain the functionality of their AEDs according to manufacturer and U.S. Food and Drug Administration standards, while other entities must also have a written plan for AED use, notify emergency services upon use, and ensure the AED coordinator promotes awareness of the device's location and operation.