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ND HB1314

Bill

Status

Passed

3/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

Ron Guggisberg

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Origin

House of Representatives

65th Legislative Assembly

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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