AED Laws & Requirements in Idaho
Reviewed against Idaho law on
Idaho AED requirements at a glance
| AED checks and maintenance |
Required Maintain and test to the manufacturer's guidelines (Idaho Code 5-337). |
|---|---|
| CPR and AED training |
Recommended Expected users should complete AHA, Red Cross, or similar CPR and AED training. |
| Medical direction (physician oversight) |
Not required Physician involvement is encouraged. Clinical use is reported to the prescribing physician. |
| EMS registration of the AED |
Required Owners of prescription AEDs notify local EMS of existence, location, and type. |
| School cardiac emergency response plan |
Not required H 595 (2026), which would have required school plans, did not become law. |
Official sources:legislature.idaho.gov, legislature.idaho.gov
Idaho's AED rules come from its Good Samaritan statute (Idaho Code § 5-337). Most of the duties apply to AEDs acquired by prescription, which covers most models on the market.
Medical Oversight:
AEDs acquired by prescription involve the prescribing physician, who receives a report of any clinical use. Idaho does not require ongoing physician program oversight.
Training:
Anyone expected to use an AED should be trained in CPR and AED use through the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or a similar organization. See our CPR and AED certification classes.
EMS Notification:
Owners who acquire an AED by prescription must notify local EMS of its existence, location, and type. AED365 program management keeps location records current.
Maintenance:
AEDs should be maintained and tested regularly to the manufacturer's guidelines. Our pad and battery guide lists replacement intervals by model.
Use Protocol:
After using an AED on someone in sudden cardiac arrest, the user must activate EMS as soon as possible and report the clinical use to the prescribing physician.
Good Samaritan Protection:
Idaho protects good-faith rescuers, along with physicians and trainers involved in AED programs, except for gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
Schools:
Public high school students take at least one class period of CPR training that includes AED use. Idaho does not yet require school AEDs or cardiac emergency response plans. A 2026 bill (H 595) to require plans starting in 2026-2027 was referred to committee and had not become law. Browse AEDs for schools.
Where does your Idaho AED program stand?
Run the free readiness review. A specialist will walk you through what Idaho asks of your organization.
AED.US does not provide legal advice. AED laws change and vary by facility type. Confirm your requirements with your counsel or the appropriate Idaho agency.