AED State Laws
Requirements
New York State AED Law
New York has extensive laws in place to protect citizens in the event of a cardiac emergency by requiring many public places to have AEDs. Good Samaritan protections encourage bystander intervention and the use of an AED.
Below is a full list of the AED requirements in New York. Scroll on to see where AEDs are mandatory and who is in charge of procuring them.
Summary of Requirements
| Physician | A licensed physician must be involved to ensure compliance. |
| CPR/AED Training | State officers and employees charged with the management of public buildings should strive to recruit volunteers or assign employees in compliance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements and Labor Law provisions as part of their official job duties. There are no less than two operators per Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on each floor or location. Operator training should include a combination of both CPR and AED training. |
| EMS Notification | The public access defibrillation provider must notify the regional council of the location and type of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) that is acquired. |
| Maintenance Program | It is the responsibility of the public access Automated External Defibrillator (AED) provider to maintain and test the unit according to the applicable standards of the manufacturer and any appropriate government agency. Along with this, every time the AED is used, it needs to be immediately reported to the emergency health care provider along with additional requirements for entities establishing an AED program in New York City. |
| Notification of Use | Anytime an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is used it needs to be promptly reported to the appropriate local emergency medical services system, emergency vehicle dispatch center, or emergency communications. |
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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Louis’ Law requires all public (K-12) and charter schools have an AED on campus and the personnel trained in their use. |
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An act to amend the general business law, and require Automated External Defibrillators at trampoline parks. |
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Outlines AED requirements for dental offices. |
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After the initial installation, a replacement schedule which considers the useful life of the AED units shall be developed by the State agency. The replacement schedule should be updated periodically. |
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Provides steps that are to be followed by the AED coordinator upon responding to an emergency cardiac event. |
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Outlines the responsibilities that are required to obtain an AED. |
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Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED. |
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Outlines responsibilities of AED coordinators and State Agencies. |
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Outlines a comprehensive plan for training, certification, and credentialing of cardiac care providers in the use of AEDs. |
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Subject to the phased-in implementation of AEDs, each State agency shall endeavor to have sufficient AEDs available at each of its public buildings to ensure ready access for use during emergencies. |
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Outlines a comprehensive plan for training, certification, and credentialing of cardiac care providers in the use of AEDs. |
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Defines: Automated External Defibrillator, Public Building, State Agency, Collaborative Agreement, Emergency Health Care Provider, Regional Emergency Medical Services Council, and Commissioner. |
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Provides the purpose of installation regulations. |
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Outlines AED requirements for school districts. |
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Outlines AED requirements for places of public assembly and swimming facilities. |
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Outlines AED requirements for buildings of the state. |
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Outlines AED requirements for dental offices. |
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Good Samaritan protection for UNTRAINED users. |
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Instructions regarding the correct use of an AED shall be included as a part of the health education curriculum in all senior high schools. |
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Requires all health clubs to have an AED and a CPR/AED certified employee on staff during business hours. |
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Requires all dental offices to have an AED on site and all dentists shall hold current CPR certification. |
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A bill that encourages school districts to provide training for athletic coaches on AED use. |
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Amends immunity protection to include businesses, entities, partnerships, corporations, or societies. |
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Defines: Contract for Services, Health Club, Secretary, Seller, Buyer, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and Automated External Defibrillator. |
Outlines AED requirements for health clubs. |
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Requires camps and youth sports programs (with five or more teams) to establish an AED implementation plan. |
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.