Kansas State AED Laws

A physician's prescription is required for AED acquisition. There is no current legislation regarding CPR/AED training. Entities acquiring an AED must notify the local emergency medical service, and those in possession must implement guidelines for proper maintenance and operation. There is no current legislation for notification of AED use.

Summary of Requirements
	Physician	Physician prescription required.
	CPR/AED Training	No current legislation.
	EMS Notification	Persons or entities which purchase or otherwise acquire an automated external defibrillator shall notify the emergency medical service which operates in the geographic area of the location of the automated external defibrillator.
	Maintenance Program	A person or entity which owns or leases or possesses or otherwise controls an AED must develop, implement and follow guidelines to ensure proper maintenance and operation of the device.
	Notification of Use	No current legislation.

Good Samaritan Protection
Rescuer	Purchaser	Property Owner	Physician	Trainer
KS Stat § 65-6149a. - 2009 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
K.A.R. § 71‐5‐11	2010	Outlines AED requirements for dental offices.
SB 102	2009	Establishes guidelines for automated external defibrillators and provides Good Samaritan protection.
SB 132	2003	Revises immunity protection for use of an AED.
SB 535	1997	Establishes immunity protection for use of an AED.