AED LAWS & REQUIREMENTS IN CONNECTICUT

In Connecticut, the deployment and use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are governed by specific statutes aimed at enhancing public safety and encouraging the availability of these life-saving devices. Key requirements include:

Placement Requirements:

Schools: Connecticut law mandates that all schools must have an AED on-site, trained staff, and a response plan for sudden cardiac arrest.

Institutions of Higher Education: Athletic departments of higher education institutions are required to develop and implement a policy concerning the availability and use of an AED during intercollegiate sport practices, training, and competitions.

Public Golf Courses: Each public golf course is required to provide and maintain at least one AED in a central location on the premises.

Health and Fitness Clubs: As of October 1, 2021, all health and fitness clubs in Connecticut are required to have an AED on the premises.

Good Samaritan Protection:

Connecticut law provides immunity from civil liability for individuals who operate an AED in accordance with the standards set forth by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. This protection applies to those who voluntarily and gratuitously render emergency medical assistance and does not cover acts or omissions constituting gross, willful, or wanton negligence.

These regulations are designed to promote the widespread availability and proper use of AEDs, thereby enhancing emergency response efforts and improving survival rates for sudden cardiac arrest incidents across Connecticut.