Vermont State AED Law
Physician
No Current Legislation.
CPR/AED Training
No Current Legislation.
EMS Notification
An individual who owns or leases an AED must inform the department, as well as their regional ambulance service or first responder service, about the presence, location, and type of device in their possession.
Maintenance
The defibrillator must be maintained and tested in accordance with the manufacturer's applicable standards.
Notification of Use
The individual using an AED must ensure that emergency personnel have been called by dialing 911.
Laws / Legislation
| Reference | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| S 245 | 2012 | Requires commissioner of education to inform school administrations about resources regarding CPR and the use of AEDs. Also requires the commissioner to provide reports containing data of schools that are offering CPR and AED instruction. |
| HB 34 | 2009 | Revises the Good Samaritan protection by removing the training requirements and removes the requirement to maintain a relationship with a physician to provide technical assistance and consultation regarding the AED use. |
| SB 283 | 2000 | Provides requirements and immunity for use of an automated external defibrillator. |
| VT Stat 12 V.S.A. § 519. | 1968 | Grants Good Samaritan protection for UNTRAINED users. |