AED Laws & Requirements in North Dakota
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North Dakota AED requirements at a glance
| AED checks and maintenance |
Not required No state maintenance mandate. Follow the manufacturer's schedule. |
|---|---|
| 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 Public and nonpublic schools need a cardiac emergency response plan and AEDs from 2027-28 (HB 1363). |
Official sources:ndlegis.gov, www.kfyrtv.com
North Dakota no longer places duties on general AED owners and relies on liability protection instead, but a 2025 law requires cardiac emergency response plans and AEDs in every public and nonpublic school starting in 2027-2028.
Medical Oversight, Training, Registration, and Maintenance:
North Dakota does not require physician oversight, a training course, EMS registration, or a maintenance schedule for general AED owners. Those steps are still how you make sure an AED works and someone uses it. See our CPR and AED certification classes, our pad and battery guide, and AED365 program management.
After Using an AED:
Call 911 as soon as the AED is in use so EMS can take over care.
Good Samaritan Protection:
Anyone who provides AED training or uses an AED in good faith and without pay is protected from civil liability, as long as they act as a reasonable, prudent person would, and not with gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct (N.D.C.C. § 32-03.1-02.3). The protection extends to the licensed physician, the trainer, and the person responsible for the AED's site.
Schools:
Cardiac emergency response plans (HB 1363, signed June 2025): Starting with the 2027-2028 school year, every public and nonpublic school must have a plan built from a state template. The plan covers activating a response team, placing and maintaining AEDs, training coaches, school nurses, athletic trainers, and other staff, coordinating with local EMS, school-owned athletic venues, and an annual review. Schools must place AEDs on school grounds to American Heart Association guidelines, with signage. Schools and staff carrying out the plan are protected from liability.
State AED purchasing: The state superintendent of public instruction buys AEDs and distributes them to school districts for schools and school activities. Browse AEDs for schools.
Where does your North Dakota AED program stand?
Run the free readiness review. A specialist will walk you through what North Dakota 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 North Dakota agency.