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ND HB1314
Bill
Status
Passed
3/22/2017
Primary Sponsor
Ron Guggisberg
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AI Summary
- Amends North Dakota Century Code section 32-03.1-02.3 to clarify liability protections for automated external defibrillator (AED) use
- Persons who acquire an AED (except medical facilities and prehospital emergency services) must ensure users receive training in nationally recognized cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED courses, maintain the device per manufacturer guidelines, establish an AED use protocol, and consider physician recommendations
- Provides civil liability immunity to individuals who in good faith and without compensation provide AED training, emergency care, or emergency treatment, unless gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct occurred
- Extends immunity protections to licensed physicians providing recommendations, persons providing training, and persons responsible for the site where the AED is located
- Does not limit any other civil liability protections provided by law
Legislative Description
Limited liability for use of automated external defibrillators.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 03/21
3/22/2017
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services1/16/2017
Full Bill Text
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