AED Laws & Requirements in Nevada
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Nevada AED requirements at a glance
| AED checks and maintenance |
Recommended Maintaining and testing to manufacturer guidelines is a condition of business immunity (NRS 41.500). |
|---|---|
| CPR and AED training |
Recommended No training mandate for general owners. |
| Medical direction (physician oversight) |
Not required No physician oversight required. |
| EMS registration of the AED |
Not required No EMS registration required. |
| School cardiac emergency response plan |
Required AB 454 (2025) requires every public and private school to plan for cardiac emergencies. |
Official sources:law.justia.com, nevada.public.law, legiscan.com
Nevada places AEDs in specific public buildings and, since 2025, requires every public and private school to plan for cardiac emergencies. General owners have no direct mandates, but liability protection depends on how the AED is kept.
Conditions for Owner Immunity:
A business or organization that places an AED on its premises is protected from liability only if it:
- Complies with current federal and state rules on AED use and placement
- Maintains and tests the AED to the manufacturer's guidelines
- Sets requirements for calling emergency medical help and guidelines for maintaining the equipment
AED365 program management keeps maintenance records, and our pad and battery guide lists replacement intervals by model.
Medical Oversight, Training, and Registration:
Nevada does not require physician oversight, AED training, or EMS registration for general owners. Training is still the clearest way to make sure someone acts fast. See our CPR and AED certification classes.
Good Samaritan Protection:
Anyone who gives emergency care with an AED in good faith and without charge is protected from civil damages, except for gross negligence (NRS 41.500).
Required Placements (NRS 450B.600):
- High schools: At least one AED in a central location at each high school in districts in counties of 100,000 or more
- Airports: At least three AEDs at the largest airport run by the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, and at least seven at the largest airport in counties of 700,000 or more
- University arenas: AEDs at the largest University of Nevada indoor sporting arena or events center in larger counties
- Government buildings: One AED each in the Capitol and Legislative Building in Carson City and the Grant Sawyer Building in Las Vegas, plus five high-traffic county buildings in counties of 100,000 or more
Those AEDs must be inspected and maintained regularly.
Schools (AB 454, 2025):
Nevada's Smart Heart law, effective July 1, 2025, requires the emergency operations plan committee at every public and private school to create a plan for responding to cardiac emergencies. It also sets CPR training and certification requirements for coaches, managers, and athletic trainers. Browse AEDs for schools.
Where does your Nevada AED program stand?
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AED.US does not provide legal advice. AED laws change and vary by facility type. Confirm your requirements with your counsel or the appropriate Nevada agency.