Illinois — AED and CPR state law overview
STATE LAW

Illinois State AED Law

Stay compliant with Illinois AED laws. Learn the requirements for AED placement, maintenance, training, and Good Samaritan protections to help keep your organization prepared.

01

Requirement

Physician

No Current Legislation

CPR/AED Training

Anticipated users must undergo CPR/AED training certified by a nationally recognized organization.

EMS Notification

The automated external defibrillator must be registered with the EMS system hospital in the vicinity of where the AED will primarily be located which shall oversee utilization of the AED and ensure that training and maintenance requirements are met.

A person in possession of an automated external defibrillator shall notify an agent of the local emergency communications or vehicle dispatch center of the existence, location, and type of the AED.

Maintenance Program

The automated external defibrillator must be maintained and tested according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.

Notification of Use

Any person who renders out-of-hospital emergency care or treatment to a person in sudden cardiac arrest by using an automated external defibrillator must activate the EMS system as soon as possible and report any clinical use of the AED.

02

Good Samaritan Protection

Rescuer
Purchaser
Property Owner
Physician
Trainer

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

03

Laws / Legislation

Reference Date Summary
2016

Outlines a comprehensive plan for training, certification, and credentialing of cardiac care providers in the use of AEDs.

2016

Outlines AED requirements for police departments.

2016

Outlines AED requirements for sheriff ​offices.

2015

The Illinois Department of Public Health shall maintain incident reports on automated external defibrillator use and conduct annual analyses of all related data. The Department shall adopt rules to carry out its responsibilities under this Act.

2015

Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED.

2015

Outlines a comprehensive plan for training, certification, and credentialing of cardiac care providers in the use of AEDs.

2015

Defines: Automated External Defibrillator, Defibrillation, Person, Trained AED user, and Department.

2015

The General Assembly finds that timely attention in medical emergencies saves lives, and that trained use of automated external defibrillators in medical emergency response can increase the number of lives saved. It is the intent of the General Assembly to encourage training in lifesaving first aid, to set standards for the use of automated external defibrillators and to encourage their use.

2014

Outlines AED requirements for a physical fitness facility.

2014

Outlines AED requirements for a facility that provides sedation or anesthesia.

2014

Outlines AED requirements for a facility that provides sedation or anesthesia.

2014

Organization licensees (horse racing facilities) shall make available no less than 2 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) that are operational and accessible when backstretch workers are present at their racing facilities. At least one AED shall be placed in the paddock of their racing facilities. At least one AED shall be placed on the backstretch of their racing facilities.

2014

Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, training on how to properly administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (which training must be in accordance with standards of the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or another nationally recognized certifying organization) and how to use an automated external defibrillator shall be included as a basis for curricula in all secondary schools in the state.

2013

Outlines what actions violate the Physical Fitness Facility Medical Emergency Preparedness Act, and includes what punishment will follow upon violation.

2013

Outlines AED requirements for a physical fitness facility.

2011

Defines: Automated External Defibrillator, Defibrillation, Person, Trained AED user, Emergency Medical Services, and Department.

2011

Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED.

2011

AED use is reported in accordance with requirements for data collection and submission pursuant to 77 Ill. Adm. Code 515.350 (Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Center Code -Data Collection and Submission).

2011

Outlines the requirements in order to be recognized as a trained AED user.

2010

Outlines maintenance and training requirements for a physical fitness facility in order to ensure the public health and safety for ​others.

2010

Outlines AED maintenance requirements for physical fitness facilities.

2010

A facility possessing an AED shall notify an agent of the local emergency communications or vehicle dispatch center of the existence, location, and type of the automated external defibrillator.

2010

Outlines the instructions for the operator of a physical fitness facility to adopt. Includes a plan for responding to a medical emergency at the facility.

2010

Requires a written emergency response plan and an AED in dental offices that administer anesthesia or sedation.

2007

Revises Good Samaritan protection to provide immunity for an agency,
organization, or individual who sponsors, authorizes, supports,
finances, or supervises the training of persons in the use of automated
external defibrillators. Provides for similar immunity for an
individual who teaches such a course of instruction.

2005

Creates the Physical Fitness Facility Medical Emergency Preparedness Act
also known as the Colleen O’Sullivan Law – Requires various indoor
physical fitness facilities to have at least one automated external
defibrillator. This law does not include health facilities that serve
less than 100 individuals, or that is located in a hospital, hotel/motel
or any outdoor facility. It also does not apply to facilities that do
not employ people who instruct, train or assist people who use the
facility. The facilities that are required to have an AED on-site must
have had a written emergency response plan in place by July 1, 2005.

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