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MT SB86

Bill

Status

Passed

4/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Greg Hertz

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the Department of Public Health and Human Services' rulemaking authority over AED programs by repealing Section 50-6-503, MCA

  • Simplifies AED use requirements by removing mandates for written plans detailing authorized operators, medical oversight, EMS coordination, recordkeeping, and department-approved training

  • Entities using AEDs must now only provide written notice of AED location to the local public safety answering point (9-1-1 center), maintain the device per manufacturer guidelines, and summon emergency medical services when the AED is used

  • Removes the department's enforcement authority to issue cessation orders and conduct administrative hearings for violations, while retaining the ability for county attorneys or the department to seek injunctive relief in district court

  • Maintains existing civil liability protections for individuals using AEDs, those providing CPR, entities responsible for AED programs, and AED trainers when acting without gross negligence or willful misconduct

Legislative Description

Generally revise automatic external defibrillator (AED) program laws

Safety

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/31/2025
Public Health, Welfare, and Safety1/14/2025

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