Maryland State AED Laws

A sponsoring physician is required. AED operators must complete educational training and refresher courses as mandated by the EMS Board. Facilities must register with the nearest jurisdictional emergency medical services operational program. Defibrillators must be maintained, operated, and tested per manufacturer guidelines, with written records maintained as specified by the EMS Board. In case of AED use, immediate notification through 911 is required, as well as notification to the nearest jurisdictional emergency medical services operational program.

Summary of Requirements
	Physician	Must have a sponsoring physician.
	CPR/AED Training	Each individual who operates an automated external defibrillator must successfully complete an educational training course and refresher training as required by the EMS Board.
	EMS Notification	A facility must be registered with the closest jurisdictional emergency medical services operational program.
	Maintenance Program	The defibrillator must be maintained, operated, and tested according to the manufacturer's guidelines. Must have written records of the maintenance and tested of each automated external defibrillator as required by the EMS Board.
	Notification of Use	Notification of the emergency medical services through the use of the 911 universal emergency access number as soon as possible is required on the use of an automated external defibrillator. Must also notify the closest jurisdictional emergency medical services operational program.

Good Samaritan Protection
Rescuer	Purchaser	Property Owner	Physician	Trainer
	No Current Legislation	No Current Legislation		No Current Legislation
MD Code § 13-517 - 2017 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
MD Code of Reg § 30.06.01.01	2017	Defines: Automated External Defibrillator, Event Summary, Expected Operator, Facility, Operate, Public Safety Answering Point, Registered Facility, Response, and Site.
MD Cts and Jud Pro Code § 5-608	2016	Grants Good Samaritan protection for TRAINED users.
SB 503/HB 1366	2014	(Breanna's Law) Requiring a public school student to complete, as part of the health or physical education curriculum, instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation that includes hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator, beginning with students entering grade 9 in the 2015-2016 school year; requiring each county board of education to provide specified instruction in every public school that enrolls students in any of the grades 9 through 12, beginning in the 2015-2016 school year.
SB 308	2014	(Montgomery County) Requires law enforcement agency's vehicle used for patrol by a law enforcement officer who is a first responder and trained in the operation and use of an AED to be equipped with an AED.
MD Code § 1-1310	2014	Outlines AED requirements for swimming pools.
HB 1248	2014	Requires owners and operators of certain swimming pools to develop and implement a certain AED program that meets certain requirements including maintenance, inspections, and training.
HB 812	2014	Extends the requirement of AEDs required in high schools to include middle schools.
MD Cts & Jud Pro Code § 5-603	2013	Grants Good Samaritan protection for UNTRAINED users.
MD Code § 7-425	2011	Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for each county board that develops and implements an AED program.
SB 579 & HB 1134	2008	Altering the circumstances under which an individual is immune from civil liability for providing automated external defibrillation; and providing that immunity from liability is not available to individuals for specified conduct that is grossly negligent, willful or wanton misconduct, or intentionally tortious conduct.
SB 570	2008	Renaming the Automated External Defibrillator Program to be the Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program; repealing the authority of the State Emergency Medical Services Board to set and require fees for the issuance and renewal of certificates under the program; authorizing the Board to approve educational and training programs that include training in automated external defibrillation; etc.
SB 330	2008	An Act requiring that each county or municipality owned swimming pool develop and implement an AED program and that an individual trained on its use be present during business hours.
SB 742	2007	An Act requiring a study for whether automated external defibrillators should be provided on-site at swimming pools in the State.
HB 211	2006	An Act requiring health clubs to have AEDs on the premises.
HB 1200	2006	Requires every school in the state to have an AED on the premises and at all school-sponsored athletic events.