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ID H0187

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/24/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means 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
  • Creates new Chapter 7, Title 39, Idaho Code addressing sudden cardiac arrest and defines key terms including AED, CPR, and sudden cardiac arrest
  • Grants any person authority to administer CPR or use an AED if they reasonably believe another person is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest
  • Provides legal immunity from civil damages for persons who reasonably administer CPR or use an AED without compensation at accident or emergency scenes, except for gross negligence or willful, wanton, or reckless misconduct
  • 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 Signed by Governor on March 23, 2023 Session Law Chapter 123 Effective: 07/01/2023

3/24/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules3/6/2023
Judiciary, Rules and Administration2/23/2023

Full Bill Text

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