AED State Laws
Requirements
Indiana State AED Law
The state of Indiana grants Good Samaritan protections to those who deploy an AED, including untrained users. Not only are AEDs present at all sporting events, but drama teachers, assistant coaches, and others are required to know how to use an AED, and one must be present at all sports games and theater performances.
Below is a full list of additional AED requirements in Indiana. Check out which groups might be impacted by the legislation.
Summary of Requirements
| Physician | No legislation is currently in place for Indiana. |
| CPR/AED Training | No legislation is currently in place for Indiana. |
| EMS Notification | An owner of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) must notify the local ambulance service provider or EMS services of the ownership and location of the AED. |
| Maintenance Program | The owner of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) must ensure that the AED is properly maintained and tested according to the manufacturer’s operating instructions. |
| Notification of Use | No legislation is currently in place for Indiana. |
Good Samaritan Protection
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Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs. |
Laws / Legislation
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IC 20-30-5-20 |
Outlines student course requirement for training of CPR and AED usage. |
Outlines AED requirements for health clubs. Grants Good Samaritan protection for UNTRAINED users. |
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Grants Good Samaritan protection for a person involving the use of or the failure to use a defibrillator located on the premises of a health club. |
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Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED. |
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Defines: Gratuitously renders emergency care |
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Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED. |
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“Jake’s Law,” effective July 2023, requires every public school (grades K-12) to have an AED available at all events where students are at an increased risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. |
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Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED. |
All AED State Laws
This information is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice. While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, AED laws and requirements change frequently. We encourage you to refer to your legal counsel or state agencies with questions about your state's AED laws or AED Good Samaritan requirements.