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NY A08741
Bill
Status
7/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
James Bacalles
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AI Summary
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Expands liability protections for entities that purchase, operate, or facilitate implementation of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), epinephrine auto-injectors, or resuscitation equipment required by law.
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Shields businesses and emergency health care providers from damages arising from use of this equipment by volunteers providing first aid without compensation, except for their own negligence, gross negligence, or intentional misconduct.
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Allows operation of AEDs by untrained individuals acting in good faith, with reasonable care, and without expectation of compensation when providing emergency first aid, in addition to trained operators and health care practitioners.
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Clarifies that training requirements for AED operation do not prohibit use by licensed health care practitioners, persons acting under prescription, or good Samaritan volunteers providing emergency assistance.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to causes of action against certain businesses arising in connection with the AED; provides that gross negligence by a business or employee must be shown; provides that a provider of an AED shall assure that anticipated users of AEDs are trained using a nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines course.
Last Action
signed chap.243
7/30/2010