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ID H0072

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 5-337, Idaho Code, relating to immunity for automated external defibrillator use.

  • Allows any person without licensure, certification, or training to administer CPR or use an AED if they reasonably believe another person is in sudden cardiac arrest.

  • Provides civil liability immunity for acts or omissions relating to CPR or AED use, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct, regardless of where the AED is retrieved from or used.

  • Protects healthcare providers from using immunity provisions to override health care directives.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Repeals and adds to existing law to provide authority to administer CPR or use an automated external defibrillator and to provide legal immunity.

HEALTH

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

2/3/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration2/3/2023

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