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Washington State AED Law
HB 1429 2008
An act directing the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop a plan to
require the placement of automatic external defibrillators in all public high schools
by September 1, 2010.
HB 1756 2005
A bill addressing the arrival of first responders with automatic external defibrillator capability.
HB 2998 1998
Provides immunity protection and establishes requirements for automated external defibrillators.
Requirements
Physician
Upon acquiring a defibrillator, medical direction must be enlisted by the acquirer from a licensed physician in the use of the defibrillator and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.CPR/AED Training
Expected defibrillator users must receive reasonable instruction in defibrillator use and cardiopulmonary resuscitation by a course approved by the department of health.EMS Notification
The person or entity who acquires a defibrillator shall notify the local emergency medical services organization about the existence and the location of the defibrillator.Maintenance Program
The defibrillator must be maintained and tested by the acquirer according to the manufacturer’s operational guidelines.Notification of Use
The defibrillator user shall call 911 or its local equivalent as soon as possible after the emergency use of the defibrillator and shall assure that appropriate follow-up data is made available as requested by emergency medical service or other health care providers.Good Samaritan Protection
Rescuer, Purchaser, Property Owner, Physician, Trainer
A person who uses a defibrillator at the scene of an emergency and all other persons and entities providing services under this section are immune from civil liability for any personal injury that results from any act or omission in the use of the defibrillator in an emergency setting.
The immunity from civil liability does not apply if the acts or
14 omissions amount to gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
The requirements of subsection (2) of this section shall not apply to any individual using a defibrillator in an emergency setting if that individual is acting as a good samaritan under RCW 4.24.300.
The information posted on our website is not intended as legal advice and may contain inaccurate or incomplete information. We encourage you to contact your state representative should you require more information.
The immunity from civil liability does not apply if the acts or
14 omissions amount to gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
The requirements of subsection (2) of this section shall not apply to any individual using a defibrillator in an emergency setting if that individual is acting as a good samaritan under RCW 4.24.300.
The information posted on our website is not intended as legal advice and may contain inaccurate or incomplete information. We encourage you to contact your state representative should you require more information.
