Illinois State AED Laws

No specific legislation for physicians. Anticipated AED users need CPR/AED training from a recognized organization. AEDs must be registered with a local EMS hospital for oversight, training, and maintenance compliance. Notify local emergency communications about AEDs. Maintain and test AEDs as per manufacturer guidelines. In case of out-of-hospital emergency use, activate EMS and report AED usage.

Summary of Requirements
​	Physician	No Current Legislation
	CPR/AED Training	Anticipated users must undergo CPR/AED training certified by a nationally recognized organization.
	EMS Notification	The automated external defibrillator must be registered with the EMS system hospital in the vicinity of where the AED will primarily be located which shall oversee utilization of the AED and ensure that training and maintenance requirements are met.A person in possession of an automated external defibrillator shall notify an agent of the local emergency communications or vehicle dispatch center of the existence, location, and type of the AED.
	Maintenance Program	The automated external defibrillator must be maintained and tested according to the manufacturer's guidelines.
	Notification of Use	Any person who renders out-of-hospital emergency care or treatment to a person in sudden cardiac arrest by using an automated external defibrillator must activate the EMS system as soon as possible and report any clinical use of the AED.

Good Samaritan Protection
Rescuer	Purchaser	Property Owner	Physician	Trainer
IL Comp Stat § 410 ILCS 4/30 - 2015 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
77 Ill. Adm. Code 525.300	2016	Outlines a comprehensive plan for training, certification, and credentialing of cardiac care providers in the use of AEDs.
IL Comp Stat § 65 ILCS 5/11-1-13	2016	Outlines AED requirements for police departments.
IL Comp Stat § 55 ILCS 5/3-6040	2016	Outlines AED requirements for sheriff ​offices.
IL Comp Stat § 410 ILCS 4/25	2015	The Illinois Department of Public Health shall maintain incident reports on automated external defibrillator use and conduct annual analyses of all related data. The Department shall adopt rules to carry out its responsibilities under this Act.
IL Comp Stat § 410 ILCS 4/20	2015	Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED.
IL Comp Stat § 410 ILCS 4/15	2015	Outlines a comprehensive plan for training, certification, and credentialing of cardiac care providers in the use of AEDs.
IL Comp Stat § 410 ILCS 4/10	2015	Defines: Automated External Defibrillator, Defibrillation, Person, Trained AED user, and Department.
IL Comp Stat § 410 ILCS 4/5	2015	The General Assembly finds that timely attention in medical emergencies saves lives, and that trained use of automated external defibrillators in medical emergency response can increase the number of lives saved. It is the intent of the General Assembly to encourage training in lifesaving first aid, to set standards for the use of automated external defibrillators and to encourage their use.
77 Ill. Adm. Code 527.300	2014	Outlines AED requirements for a physical fitness facility.
68.1220.520	2014	Outlines AED requirements for a facility that provides sedation or anesthesia.
68.1220.510	2014	Outlines AED requirements for a facility that provides sedation or anesthesia.
IL Comp Stat § 230 ILCS 5/31.2	2014	Organization licensees (horse racing facilities) shall make available no less than 2 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) that are operational and accessible when backstretch workers are present at their racing facilities. At least one AED shall be placed in the paddock of their racing facilities. At least one AED shall be placed on the backstretch of their racing facilities.
IL Comp Stat § 105 ILCS 110/3	2014	Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, training on how to properly administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (which training must be in accordance with standards of the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or another nationally recognized certifying organization) and how to use an automated external defibrillator shall be included as a basis for curricula in all secondary schools in the state.
77 Ill. Adm. Code 527.1000	2013	Outlines what actions violate the Physical Fitness Facility Medical Emergency Preparedness Act, and includes what punishment will follow upon violation.
77 Ill. Adm. Code 527.600	2013	Outlines AED requirements for a physical fitness facility.
Part 525: 77 Ill. Adm. Code 525.100	2011	Defines: Automated External Defibrillator, Defibrillation, Person, Trained AED user, Emergency Medical Services, and Department.
77 Ill. Adm. Code 525.600	2011	Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED.
77 Ill. Adm. Code 525.500	2011	AED use is reported in accordance with requirements for data collection and submission pursuant to 77 Ill. Adm. Code 515.350 (Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Center Code -Data Collection and Submission).
77 Ill. Adm. Code 525.400	2011	Outlines the requirements in order to be recognized as a trained AED user.
77 Ill. Adm. Code 527.800	2010	Outlines maintenance and training requirements for a physical fitness facility in order to ensure the public health and safety for ​others.
77 Ill. Adm. Code 527.700	2010	Outlines AED maintenance requirements for physical fitness facilities.
77 Ill. Adm. Code 527.500	2010	A facility possessing an AED shall notify an agent of the local emergency communications or vehicle dispatch center of the existence, location, and type of the automated external defibrillator.
77 Ill. Adm. Code 527.400	2010	Outlines the instructions for the operator of a physical fitness facility to adopt. Includes a plan for responding to a medical emergency at the facility.
IL Comp Stat § 225 ILCS 25/44.5	2010	Requires a written emergency response plan and an AED in dental offices that administer anesthesia or sedation.
IL Comp Stat § 745 ILCS 49/12	2007	Revises Good Samaritan protection to provide immunity for an agency, organization, or individual who sponsors, authorizes, supports, finances, or supervises the training of persons in the use of automated external defibrillators. Provides for similar immunity for an individual who teaches such a course of instruction.
IL Comp Stat § 210 ILCS 74/1 - 74/55	2005	Creates the Physical Fitness Facility Medical Emergency Preparedness Act also known as the Colleen O'Sullivan Law - Requires various indoor physical fitness facilities to have at least one automated external defibrillator. This law does not include health facilities that serve less than 100 individuals, or that is located in a hospital, hotel/motel or any outdoor facility. It also does not apply to facilities that do not employ people who instruct, train or assist people who use the facility. The facilities that are required to have an AED on-site must have had a written emergency response plan in place by July 1, 2005.