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Michigan
Michigan is one of few states that has AED legislation in place to protect patrons of state parks by equipping them with devices. The state provides Good Samaritan protections to those who use an AED in case of an emergency.
Find a full list of Michigan’s requirements below and check out which groups might be impacted by AED laws.
Summary of Requirements
Good Samaritan Protection
MI Comp Laws § 691.1504
Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs.
Laws / Legislation
MI Comp Laws § 380.1170a
By the 2017-2018 school year, the department shall ensure that the model core academic curriculum content standards for health education and the subject area content expectations and guidelines for health education under section 1278a provide instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillators for pupils enrolled in grades 7 to 12.
MI Comp Laws § 29.19
Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for AEDs in schools.
HB 4436
A bill stipulating that if additional funds are available in the budget, that automated external defibrillator grants, EMT training and support be provided.
HB 4446
A bill stating that state parks shall have an appropriate number of AEDs available and that donations of AED can be accepted.
MI Comp Laws § 333.26311
Defines: AED, Department, Person, and Health Club.
MI Comp Laws § 333.26312
Outlines AED requirements for health clubs.
MI Comp Laws § 333.26313
A person, including, but not limited to, a health club owner, operator, or employee, does not have a duty to render emergency service to an individual using an AED that a health club has on the premises.
SB 1274
An Act that requires the life support vehicles that are dispatched to provide medical first response life support, basic life support, or limited advanced life support be equipped with an AED and that emergency services personnel be trained in the operation of the AED.
SB 1095
A bill providing grants for schools to purchase automated external defibrillators.
SB 310
Outlines AED requirements for health clubs.
HR 0330
A resolution urging the Department of Community Health to start a public information campaign about the importance of AEDs.
HB 4420
Establishes Good Samaritan protection.