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- Referred to aging
- Referred to aging
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BILL NUMBER:S3455
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 defi- brillators (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 neces- sary to require assisted living facilities to treat unwell residents prior to the arrival of an ambulance, thereby saving lives.
Prior legislative history
2011/12: S. 4411 Aging Committee 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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