Massachusetts State AED Law
Physician
Every AED provider must engage with an AED medical director, who is responsible for ensuring compliance with AED maintenance, AED provider training, and notification requirements.
CPR/AED Training
An AED provider is an individual who has completed a CPR and AED course meeting or exceeding the standards set by the American Heart Association or the American National Red Cross, with valid proof of completion.
EMS Notification
Before initiating a public access defibrillation program, the AED provider should inform the local police and emergency medical services provider about the quantity, type, and locations of AEDs in their possession.
Maintenance
The defibrillator must be maintained and tested in accordance with the manufacturer's operational guidelines.
Notification of Use
Each AED provider must, when responding to a request for emergency care, contact the police or emergency medical services in their city or town and submit a report to their AED medical director.
Laws / Legislation
| Reference | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| MA Gen Laws 112 § 12V | 2017 | Grants Good Samaritan protection for UNTRAINED users. |
| MA Gen Laws 93 § 78A | 2017 | Outlines AED requirements for health clubs. |
| MA Gen Laws 93 § 86 | 2017 | Absent a showing of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct, no cause of action against a health club or its employees may arise in connection with the use or non-use of a defibrillator. |
| MA Gen Laws 69 § 8A. | 2017 | Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for the schools that acquire an AED. |
| MA Gen Laws 71 § 54C. | 2017 | Outlines AED requirements for schools. |
| MA Code of Reg § 150.002 | 2014 | Outlines AED requirements for nursing facilities. |
| MA Code of Reg 234 § 6.15 | 2010 | Outlines AED requirements for dental offices. |
| SB 217 | 2009 | A bill requiring that all coaches have current certification in CPR and AED use from the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross or other nationally recognized organization. |
| SB 2681 | 2006 | Outlines AED requirements for health clubs. |
| Chapter 142 | 1999 | Expands on Good Samaritan protection. |
| Chapter 137 | 1998 | Establishes immunity for CPR and use of an AED. |