Wisconsin State AED Law
Physician
A physician's prescription is required.
CPR/AED Training
No Current Legislation.
EMS Notification
An individual who possesses an automatic or semi-automatic defibrillator must submit written notification to the closest emergency medical services program.
Maintenance
It must be ensured that the defibrillator or semi-automatic defibrillator is maintained and tested in accordance with the manufacturer's operational guidelines.
Notification of Use
No Current Legislation.
Laws / Legislation
| Reference | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| WI Stat § 118.076 | 2015 | Outlines AED requirements for schools. |
| Act 200 | 2014 | Authorized a certified first responder to use an AED when appropriate. |
| ACT 120 | 2011 | All employees of a child care center are required to know how to operate an AED. Child care residences must have an AED in each building and a staff member with AED training present when residents are there. |
| AB 725 | 2010 | Beginning in the 2010−11 school year, each school board operating high school grades, the operator of each charter school established under s. 118.40 (2r) that operates high school grades, and the governing body of each private school that operates high school grades shall offer instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, cardiocerebral resuscitation, and the use of an automated external defibrillator to pupils enrolled in the high school grades in the school district, charter school, or private school. |
| WI Stat § 100.178 | 2007 | Outlines AED requirements for fitness centers. |