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ID S1340

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/18/2014

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that automated external defibrillators (AEDs) be prescribed by a physician or osteopath licensed in Idaho
  • Eliminates the requirement for physician involvement in AED owner programs to ensure compliance with training, notification, maintenance, and usage guidelines
  • Removes references to osteopaths from civil immunity protections related to AED use
  • Maintains existing civil immunity protections for persons who reasonably use AEDs in emergency settings without remuneration
  • Preserves immunity exemptions for medical professionals and trained personnel who use AEDs, provided the use is reasonable and does not constitute gross negligence or willful misconduct

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to remove reference to prescriptions for defibrillators and to remove a provision relating to the involvement of a physician in the owner's program for a defibrillator.

CIVIL ACTIONS

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 03/18/14 Session Law Chapter 128 Effective: 07/01/2014

3/18/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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