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Indiana

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

Rescuer
Purchaser
Property owner
Physician
Trainer

IC 34-30-12-1

Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs.

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Laws / Legislation

IC 20-30-5-20

Outlines student course requirement for training of CPR and AED usage.

IC 24-4-15-5

Outlines AED requirements for health clubs. Grants Good Samaritan protection for UNTRAINED users.

IC 24-4-15-6

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.

IC 16-31-6.5-4

Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED.

IC 34-6-2-51

Defines: Gratuitously renders emergency care

IC 16-31-6.5-6

Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED.

Senate Bill 369

“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.

IC 16-31-6.5-5

Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED.

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