Connecticut State AED Laws
Summary of Requirements
Physician approval is required for AED purchases, but there is no current legislation regarding CPR/AED training, EMS notification, maintenance programs, or notification of AED use.
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Physician | Physician approval of AED purchase. |
| CPR/AED Training | No Current Legislation | |
| EMS Notification | No Current Legislation | |
| Maintenance Program | No Current Legislation | |
| Notification of Use | No Current Legislation | |
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| Good Samaritan Protection |
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| Rescuer | Purchaser | Property Owner | Physician | Trainer |
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No Current Legislation | No Current Legislation | No Current Legislation |
CT Gen Stat § 52-557b - 2012 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs. |
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| Laws / Legislation |
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| Reference |
Date | Summary |
| CT Gen Stat § 10-212d | 2013 | No later than July 1, 2010, each school shall develop an emergency action response plan that addresses the appropriate use of school personnel to respond to incidents involving an individual experiencing sudden cardiac arrest or a similar life-threatening emergency while on school grounds. |
| CT Gen Stat § 10a-55l | 2012 | No later than January 1, 2013, the athletic department of each institution of higher education shall develop and implement a policy consistent with this section concerning the availability and use of an AED during intercollegiate sport practice, training and competition. |
| CT Gen Stat § 19a-197c | 2012 | Outlines the AED requirements for golf courses. |