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Vermont

In Vermont, all untrained AED users are granted Good Samaritan protection when involved in the use of a device.

Below is a full list of Vermont's AED laws and those who are protected when using an AED in good faith.  

Summary of Requirements

Physician
No legislation is currently in place for Vermont.
CPR/AED Training
No legislation is currently in place for Vermont.
EMS Notification
Once a person owns an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) should notify emergency services (regional ambulance service and first responder service) of the location and type of device they own.
Maintenance Program
A person that acquires an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) must maintain and test the unit in accordance with the standards of the manufacturer.
Notification of Use
When a person is using an AED, they need to be certain that emergency personnel have been notified by calling 911.

Good Samaritan Protection

Rescuer
Purchaser
Property owner
Physician
Trainer

VT Stat 18 V.S.A. § 907

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

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Laws / Legislation

S 245

Requires commissioner of education to inform school administrations about resources regarding CPR and the use of AEDs. Also requires the commissioner to provide reports containing data of schools that are offering CPR and AED instruction.

HB 34

Revises the Good Samaritan protection by removing the training requirements and removes the requirement to maintain a relationship with a physician to
provide technical assistance and consultation regarding the AED use.

SB 283

Provides requirements and immunity for use of an automated external defibrillator.

VT Stat 12 V.S.A. § 519

Grants Good Samaritan protection for UNTRAINED users.

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