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TX SB2262

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Molly Cook

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants express authority to all municipalities and counties with populations over 250,000 (or adjacent to such counties) to regulate automated external defibrillators (AEDs) through local orders or ordinances

  • Allows local governments to require AED installation and maintenance in structures or at designated public events subject to local licensure, after consulting with fire marshals, fire chiefs, EMS providers, and health authorities

  • Exempts health facilities licensed under Title 4, state or federal government facilities, and premises with maximum occupancy under 30 individuals from local AED requirements

  • Municipal ordinances take precedence over county orders within municipal boundaries, and local governments may inspect structures or events to ensure compliance

  • Prohibits state agencies from adopting or enforcing rules requiring AED installation unless specifically authorized by statute, and provides liability protection for local governments and officials regarding AED regulation

Legislative Description

Relating to regulation by municipalities and certain counties of and certain prohibited state agency regulation of automated external defibrillators.

Health

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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