Florida
AED rescuers and purchasers are protected by Good Samaritan laws in Florida despite the state’s limited CPR and AED training requirements.
Find a full list of Florida’s AED legislation and citizen protections below.
Summary of Requirements
Good Samaritan Protection
FL Stat § 768.1325
Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs.
Laws / Legislation
House Bill No. 7011
Amends law requiring AEDs on the school grounds of Florida High School Athletic Association
FL Stat § 1003.453
CPR instruction, if voluntarily provided to students beginning in grade 6 (encouraged but not mandated), must be based on a “nationally recognized program” using evidence-based guidelines.
FL Stat § 768.1326
Outlines AED requirements for buildings owned or leased by the state.
FL Stat § 258.0165
Outlines AED requirements for state parks.
FL Stat § 429.255
Outlines AED requirements for assisted living facilities.
FL Stat § 1006.165
Outlines AED requirements for public schools.
FL Stat § 401.2915
It is the intent of the Legislature that an AED may be used by any person for the purpose of saving the life of another person in cardiac arrest. In order to achieve that goal, the Legislature intends to encourage training in lifesaving first aid and set standards for and encourage the use of AEDs.
FL Admin Code § 64J-1.023
Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED.
FL Admin Code § 64B5-17.015
As part of the minimum standard of care, every dental office location shall be required to have an AED by February 28, 2006. Any dentist practicing after February 28, 2006, without an AED on site shall be considered to be practicing below the minimum standard of care.
FL Stat § 64B5-17.015
Outlines AED requirements for dental offices.
FL HB 865
Updates requirements for athletic coaches to include training and certification in CPR and AED use. Effective 7/1/2024, youth sports and athletic coaches must be trained in how to effectively respond to cardiac arrest.