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NY S08964
NY S08964Amends the definition of automated external defibrillator to remove the requirement that an action be taken by an operator before delivering an appropriate electrical impulse to the patient's heart to perform defibrillation.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to automated external defibrillators
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of an automated external defibrillator (AED) in New York's public health law to remove the requirement that an operator must take action before the device delivers an electrical shock to a patient's heart. Previously, the law stated that an AED, after determining defibrillation was necessary, would charge and request an operator's action before delivering the shock. This bill modifies that to allow the AED to automatically deliver the shock once it determines it's needed, streamlining the defibrillation process in emergency situations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8964 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08964&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08964 |
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