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S4411Senate2011-2012 Session

Relates to automated defibrillator requirements

Sponsor John J. FlanaganSD-2Affects Health
Status
In Senate Committee
Aging
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Primary sponsor
John J. Flanagan

Senator · Senate District 2

Chair, Education

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History

  1. Referred to aging
  2. Referred to aging

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S4411

Title of bill

An act to amend the public health law, in relation to automated external defibrillator requirements

Purpose or general idea of bill

To require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at assisted living facilities.

Summary of specific provisions

Section one of the bill adds a new subdivision 9 to §4656 of the Public Health Law requiring assisted living facilities to have AEDs.

Section 2 of the bill is the effective date.

Justification

It is the policy of some assisted living facilities to refrain from administering first aid or CPR to a stricken resident until an ambulance or paramedics arrive at the facility. This bill is necessary to require assisted living facilities to treat unwell residents prior to the arrival of an ambulance, thereby saving lives.

Prior legislative history

2010: S.3677 Aging Cmte./Notice of Committee Consideration Requested; Reported and Committed to Codes Cmte. 2009: S.3677 2008: S.8034 Aging Cmte.

Fiscal implications

None to state or local government.

Effective date

This bill takes effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become law.

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