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HB276 revises the Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program by establishing AED coordinator requirements, repealing regional council AED committees, and exempting AEDs in certain law enforcement patrol vehicles. It also sets certification qualifications for grocery stores and restaurants.
The bill modifies the Public Access AED Program, introducing new roles for AED coordinators and removing regional council AED committees. It also exempts AEDs in certain law enforcement patrol vehicles from certification and sets certification qualifications for grocery stores and restaurants.
Key Provisions
Establishes requirements for an AED coordinator
Repeals provisions regarding regional council AED committees
Exempts AEDs in certain law enforcement patrol vehicles from certification
Sets certification qualifications for grocery stores and restaurants
Latest Legislative Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 91
Bill Sponsors
Name
Role
Health
Sponsor
Roll Call Votes
S ·
Third Reading: Passed ·
Apr 9, 2026
41 Yea 0 Nay 6 OtherPassed ✓
H ·
Third Reading: Passed ·
Feb 26, 2026
123 Yea 11 Nay 7 OtherPassed ✓
Amendments (1)
Favorable with Amendments 663526/1 AdoptedAdopted2026-02-24
Full Legal Analysis
HB276, passed by both chambers in Maryland, aims to update the Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program. It introduces the role of an AED coordinator, responsible for overseeing AED deployment. The bill exempts AEDs deployed in certain law enforcement patrol vehicles from certification requirements. Additionally, it establishes certification qualifications for grocery stores and restaurants under the Program and repeals certain provisions of law regarding regional council AED committees.
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