New Hampshire State AED Laws

A physician's prescription is necessary for AED acquisition. Those acquiring an AED must ensure anticipated responders receive CPR and AED training. Owners of AEDs should register them with the department of safety within 30 days of acquisition. Maintain the defibrillator according to the manufacturer's guidelines. There is currently no legislation regarding notification of AED use.

Summary of Requirements
	Physician	Physician prescription required.
	CPR/AED Training	Every person, association, corporation or other organization that acquires an automated external defibrillator shall require anticipated responders expected to use the automated external defibrillator to receive training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator use.
	EMS Notification	The owner of an automated external defibrillator shall register with the department of safety under RSA 153-A:32 within 30 days of acquisition.
	Maintenance Program	The defibrillator must be maintained according to the manufacturer's operational guidelines
	Notification of Use	No Current Legislation

Good Samaritan Protection
Rescuer	Purchaser	Property Owner	Physician	Trainer
		No Current Legislation	No Current Legislation	No Current Legislation
NH Rev Stat § 153-A:31 - 2002 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
HB 497	2009	Establishes meeting requirements for the AED advisory commission and reduces the commission's responsibilities to provide advice for AED programs.
HB 1136	2008	Limits the training requirement for automated external defibrillator use to anticipated responders.
NH Rev Stat § 153-A:30	2008	Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED.
NH Rev Stat § 153-A:33	2002	Outlines the responsibilities of: the owner of an AED and the manufacturer of the AED.
NH Rev Stat § 153-A:32	2002	There shall be established in the department of safety a registry for all automated external defibrillators in the state. The department is authorized to release information from the registry to first responders in an emergency through the enhanced 911 system. Registration shall include the address and precise location of the automated external defibrillator.
NH Rev Stat § 153-A:29	2002	Defines: Automated External Defibrillator.
NH Rev Stat § 153-A:28	2002	I. The use of automated external defibrillators addresses an important public health problem in New Hampshire. It is the intent of the legislature to encourage the use and availability of automated external defibrillators, along with training in the use of automated external defibrillators, for the purpose of saving the lives of people in cardiac arrest. II. Further, the legislature strongly encourages dissemination of educational information regarding automated external defibrillators and encourages that access to these lifesaving devices be made widely available to businesses, schools, fire and police departments, and other public and private organizations throughout the state.
SB 386	2002	Establishes an automated external defibrillator registry in the department of safety, and requires commercial owners to register their devices.
SB 67	1999	Provides for immunity protection, requires training.