Florida State AED Laws

Physicians are not subject to specific legislation. However, it is encouraged for all AED users to receive training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or basic first aid, including CPR training and AED proficiency. Possessors of AEDs are also encouraged to register their AEDs with the local emergency medical services medical director. AEDs must be properly maintained and tested regularly, and anyone using an AED should activate the emergency medical services system immediately upon use.

Summary of Requirements
​	Physician	​No Current Legislation
	CPR/AED Training	All persons who use an automated external defibrillator are encouraged to obtain appropriate training, to include completion of a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation or successful completion of a basic first aid course that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation training, and demonstrated proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator.
	EMS Notification	Any person or entity in possession of an automated external defibrillator is encouraged to notify register with the local emergency medical services medical director of the existence and location of the automated external defibrillator.
	Maintenance Program	Must properly maintain and test the AED on a regularly scheduled basis.
	Notification of Use	Any person who uses an automated external defibrillator shall activate the emergency medical services system as soon as possible upon use of the automated external defibrillator.

Good Samaritan Protection
Rescuer	Purchaser	Property Owner	Physician	Trainer
		No Current Legislation	No Current Legislation	No Current Legislation
FL Stat § 768.1325 - 2011 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
House Bill No. 7011	2020	Amends law requiring AEDs on the school grounds of Florida High School Athletic Association
FL Stat § 1003.453	2018	CPR instruction, if voluntarily provided to students beginning in grade 6 (encouraged but not mandated), must be based on a "nationally recognized program" using evidence-based guidelines.
FL Stat § 768.1326	2013	Outlines AED requirements for buildings owned or leased by the state.
FL Stat § 258.0165	2012	Outlines AED requirements for state parks.
FL Stat § 429.255	2012	Outlines AED requirements for assisted living facilities.
FL Stat § 1006.165	2011	Outlines AED requirements for public schools.
FL Stat § 401.2915	2011	It is the intent of the Legislature that an AED may be used by any person for the purpose of saving the life of another person in cardiac arrest. In order to achieve that goal, the Legislature intends to encourage training in lifesaving first aid and set standards for and encourage the use of AEDs.
FL Admin Code § 64J-1.023	2008	Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED.
FL Admin Code § 64B5-17.015	2004	As part of the minimum standard of care, every dental office location shall be required to have an AED by February 28, 2006. Any dentist practicing after February 28, 2006, without an AED on site shall be considered to be practicing below the minimum standard of care.
FL Stat § 64B5-17.015	2004	Outlines AED requirements for dental offices.