Iowa State AED Laws

Physicians and CPR/AED training lack specific legislation. For eligibility for an AED program grant, local boards of health, community organizations, or cities must notify local EMS service programs when establishing an early defibrillation program. AED maintenance must align with manufacturer guidelines, with records maintained for the device's usable life, and programming should follow national cardiac arrest treatment guidelines. There is no current legislation regarding notification of use.

Summary of Requirements
	Physician	No Current Legislation
	CPR/AED Training	No Current Legislation
	EMS Notification	To be eligible for an automated external defibrillator program grant, a local board of health, community organization or city shall notify local EMS service programs of the intent to establish an early defibrillation program.
	Maintenance Program	The person or entity maintaining the AED shall ensure that the AED is maintained and inspected in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines.Maintain records of all maintenance and inspections of the AED for the usable life of the device.Ensure that the AED is programmed to conform to nationally accepted guidelines for treatment of cardiac arrest patients.
	Notification of Use	No current legislation.

Good Samaritan Protection
Rescuer	Purchaser	Property Owner	Physician	Trainer
IA Code § 613.17 - 2011 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
IA Admin Code § 491-5.4(99D,99F)	2017	Requires licensed racing and gaming facilities to have an AED.
SB 443	2010	Requires automated external defibrillators in all physical exercise clubs and clinical exercise centers.
IA Admin Code § 641-143.12(135)	2009	Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED.
IA Admin Code § 641-143.11(135)	2009	"Automated external defibrillator" or "AED" means an external semiautomatic device that determines whether defibrillation is required.
IA Admin Code § 641-143.10 (135)	2009	These rules establish standards for the maintenance of AEDs for a person or entity that owns, manages or is otherwise responsible for the premises on which an AED is located if the person or entity maintains the AED in accordance with Iowa Code section 613.17 as amended by 2008 Iowa Acts, Senate File 505.
IA Code § 147A.15	2006	Any person who damages, wrongfully takes or withholds, or removes any component of AED equipment located in a public or privately owned location, including batteries installed to operate the equipment, is guilty of a serious misdemeanor.