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MD HB32

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gary Simmons

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Local law enforcement vehicles in Maryland must carry an automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • Local law enforcement agencies are responsible for maintaining the functionality of each AED carried in their vehicles
  • AEDs must be FDA-cleared devices that automatically detect ventricular fibrillation or rapid ventricular tachycardia and determine whether defibrillation is needed
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Local Law Enforcement Vehicles - Requirements - Automated External Defibrillators

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

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