AED Requirements by State
A comprehensive guide to AED laws and defibrillator requirements across all 50 states. Find your state's specific compliance requirements, Good Samaritan protections, and which locations must have an AED.
Over 350,000 sudden cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals each year in the U.S. An AED can increase survival rates by up to 70% when used within the first few minutes. 34 states currently mandate AED placement in specific locations such as fitness centers, schools, and public buildings.
States With Mandatory AED Laws
These 34 states require AEDs in specific locations. Click your state to see the full compliance requirements.
Arizona
RequiredArizona requires AEDs in health clubs and fitness centers with specific training requirements.
Arkansas
RequiredArkansas requires AEDs in fitness centers and provides broad Good Samaritan protections.
California
RequiredCalifornia has some of the strongest AED requirements in the nation. Health Studios Act requires AEDs in all health stud...
Colorado
RequiredColorado requires AEDs in public recreation centers and provides liability protections for trained users.
Connecticut
RequiredConnecticut mandates AEDs in schools, health clubs, and certain public buildings with strong compliance requirements.
District of Columbia
RequiredWashington DC requires AEDs in recreation facilities and certain commercial properties.
Florida
RequiredFlorida requires AEDs in fitness centers, certain government buildings, and assisted living facilities.
Georgia
RequiredGeorgia requires AEDs in health clubs and dental offices, with liability protections for users.
Illinois
RequiredIllinois has comprehensive AED requirements covering fitness facilities, schools, government buildings, and places of pu...
Indiana
RequiredIndiana requires AEDs in fitness centers and schools, with training and maintenance requirements.
Iowa
RequiredIowa requires AEDs in health clubs and encourages placement in schools.
Louisiana
RequiredLouisiana requires AEDs in health clubs and fitness centers with training requirements.
Maryland
RequiredMaryland requires AEDs in health clubs, pools, schools, and certain public buildings with strong compliance oversight.
Massachusetts
RequiredMassachusetts requires AEDs in schools, health clubs, and certain public facilities with regular inspection requirements...
Michigan
RequiredMichigan requires AEDs in health clubs and encourages school placement.
Minnesota
RequiredMinnesota requires AEDs in health clubs and schools with staff training requirements.
Missouri
RequiredMissouri requires AEDs in health clubs and provides Good Samaritan protections.
Nebraska
RequiredNebraska requires AEDs in health clubs and encourages school placement.
Nevada
RequiredNevada requires AEDs in certain public buildings and health clubs.
New Jersey
RequiredNew Jersey has comprehensive AED mandates covering schools, health clubs, government buildings, and recreation facilitie...
New York
RequiredNew York has extensive AED requirements covering schools, health clubs, public buildings, sports venues, and dental offi...
North Carolina
RequiredNorth Carolina requires AEDs in health clubs and encourages placement in schools.
Ohio
RequiredOhio requires AEDs in health clubs and fitness centers with staff training.
Oklahoma
RequiredOklahoma requires AEDs in health clubs and fitness centers.
Oregon
RequiredOregon requires AEDs in health clubs and encourages placement in schools and public buildings.
Pennsylvania
RequiredPennsylvania requires AEDs in schools, health clubs, and certain commercial buildings with strong compliance requirement...
Rhode Island
RequiredRhode Island requires AEDs in health clubs, schools, and certain government buildings.
South Carolina
RequiredSouth Carolina requires AEDs in health clubs with staff training requirements.
Tennessee
RequiredTennessee requires AEDs in health clubs and provides Good Samaritan protections.
Texas
RequiredTexas requires AEDs in certain government buildings and health clubs, with comprehensive training requirements.
Utah
RequiredUtah requires AEDs in fitness facilities with training and maintenance requirements.
Virginia
RequiredVirginia requires AEDs in health clubs and encourages placement in schools and public buildings.
Washington
RequiredWashington requires AEDs in health clubs and fitness centers with training requirements.
Wisconsin
RequiredWisconsin requires AEDs in health clubs and fitness centers.
States Without Mandatory AED Laws
These 17 states do not mandate AED placement but all provide Good Samaritan protections. Click your state for details.
Alabama
VoluntaryAlabama does not have a mandatory AED placement law, but Good Samaritan protections cover AED users.
Alaska
VoluntaryAlaska provides Good Samaritan legal protections for AED use but does not mandate placement.
Delaware
VoluntaryDelaware provides Good Samaritan protections for AED users but does not mandate placement in specific locations.
Hawaii
VoluntaryHawaii encourages AED placement in public spaces but does not mandate it.
Idaho
VoluntaryIdaho provides Good Samaritan protections for AED users.
Kansas
VoluntaryKansas provides Good Samaritan protections but does not mandate AED placement.
Kentucky
VoluntaryKentucky provides Good Samaritan protections for AED users and encourages placement in public buildings.
Maine
VoluntaryMaine provides Good Samaritan protections for AED users.
Mississippi
VoluntaryMississippi provides Good Samaritan protections for AED users.
Montana
VoluntaryMontana provides Good Samaritan protections for AED users.
New Hampshire
VoluntaryNew Hampshire provides Good Samaritan protections for AED users.
New Mexico
VoluntaryNew Mexico provides Good Samaritan protections for AED users.
North Dakota
VoluntaryNorth Dakota provides Good Samaritan protections for AED users.
South Dakota
VoluntarySouth Dakota provides Good Samaritan protections for AED users.
Vermont
VoluntaryVermont provides Good Samaritan protections for AED users.
West Virginia
VoluntaryWest Virginia provides Good Samaritan protections for AED users.
Wyoming
VoluntaryWyoming provides Good Samaritan protections for AED users.
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