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Missouri

Missouri has expanded their Good Samaritan protections, and the state has legislation in place to ensure comprehensive AED maintenance programs.

Below is a full list of additional AED requirements in Missouri.

Summary of Requirements

Physician
A licensed physician or medical authority must be involved in a site’s Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program to ensure compliance in training, maintenance, and notification.
CPR/AED Training
An owner of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and the expected users of the device must receive training from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or equivalent nationally recognized course in CPR and the use of an AED.
EMS Notification
An owner of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) must notify the local EMS center on the location of the AED and type of AED they own.
Maintenance Program
An owner of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) must ensure that the AED is maintained and tested on a regular basis in accordance with the manufacturer’s operational instructions.
Notification of Use
Once an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is used in the case of an emergency cardiac arrest, the person must alert emergency servies as soon as possible.

Good Samaritan Protection

Rescuer
Purchaser
Property owner
Physician
Trainer

MO Rev Stat § 190.092

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

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Laws / Legislation

HB 1682

AED Maintenance: AED programs must:
1. Maintain and test AEDs according to manufacturer guidelines
2. Ensure AEDs are tested at least every two years
3. Ensure AEDs are inspected at least every 90 days

HB 103

The “Public Access to Automated External Defibrillator Act” expands Good Samaritan protection.

HB 1195

Revises requirements for an automated external defibrillator program.

HB 1668

Establishes requirements for an automated external defibrillator program and provides Good Samaritan protection.

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