Virginia State AED Laws

A licensed physician is required to supervise the defibrillation program, including personnel training, coordination with local emergency medical services, protocol approval, deployment strategies, and equipment maintenance. All operators of the automated external defibrillator must complete approved training in CPR and AED use. AEDs must be registered with the Board of Health, and they should be maintained and tested following manufacturer's guidelines and regulatory requirements. There is no current legislation regarding the notification of AED use.

Summary of Requirements
	Physician	A licensed physician shall supervise the defibrillation program, including personnel training, local emergency medical services coordination, protocol approval, automated external defibrillator deployment strategies, and an equipment maintenance plan and records.
	CPR/AED Training	All operators of the automated external defibrillator shall be required to receive and successfully complete training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and in the use of automated external defibrillators in a course which has been approved by the Board of Health.
	EMS Notification	Must register AED with the Board of Health.
	Maintenance Program	The defibrillator shall be maintained and tested in compliance with the manufacturer's operational guidelines and any Board regulations and written records of such maintenance and testing shall be kept.
	Notification of Use	No Current Legislation

Good Samaritan Protection
Rescuer	Purchaser	Property Owner	Physician	Trainer
		No Current Legislation
VA Code § 8.01-225 - 2007 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
VA Code § 59.1-296.2:2	2020	An Act to amend and reenact § 59.1-296 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 59.1-296.2:2, relating to Virginia Health Club Act; automated external defibrillators required in health clubs.
VA Code § 22.1-253.13:4	2016	Beginning with first-time ninth grade students in the 2016-2017 school year, requirements for the standard and advanced diplomas shall include a requirement to be trained in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of AEDs, including hands-on practice of the skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
VA Code 6 § VAC 15‐40‐405	2011	There shall be a minimum of one AED unit available in penitentiary facilities. All security staff shall receive training in the operation of the unit. This requirement provides for enhanced First Aid during a crisis medical situation
VA Admin Code § 60-20-110	2005	Outlines AED requirements for dental offices