Wisconsin State AED Laws

Obtaining a physician's prescription is a prerequisite for acquiring a defibrillator. While specific legislation regarding CPR/AED training and notification of use is absent, there is a requirement to provide written notification to the nearest emergency medical services program when an automatic or semiautomatic defibrillator is deployed. Maintenance and testing of the defibrillator should adhere to the manufacturer's operational guidelines.

Summary of Requirements
	Physician	Physician's prescription required.
	CPR/AED Training	No Current Legislation
	EMS Notification	A person who provides an automatic defibrillator or a semiautomatic defibrillator shall provide written notification to the nearest emergency medical services program.
	Maintenance Program	Must ensure that the automatic defibrillator or semiautomatic defibrillator is maintained and tested in accordance with any operational guidelines of the manufacturer.
	Notification of Use	No Current Legislation

Good Samaritan Protection
Rescuer	Purchaser	Property Owner	Physician	Trainer
			No Current Legislation
WI Stat § 895.48 - 2007 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
WI Stat § 118.076	2015	Outlines AED requirements for schools.
Act 200	2014	Authorized a certified first responder to use an AED when appropriate.
ACT 120	2011	All employees of a child care center are required to know how to operate an AED. Child care residences must have an AED in each building and a staff member with AED training present when residents are there.
AB 725	2010	Beginning in the 2010−11 school year, each school board operating high school grades, the operator of each charter school established under s. 118.40 (2r) that operates high school grades, and the governing body of each private school that operates high school grades shall offer instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, cardiocerebral resuscitation, and the use of an automated external defibrillator to pupils enrolled in the high school grades in the school district, charter school, or private school.
WI Stat § 100.178	2007	Outlines AED requirements for fitness centers.