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MD HB276: State Emergency Medical Services Board - Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program - Revisions

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Last verified May 28, 2026 · official bill text

HB276 · where it stands

4 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Date not recorded
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In one paragraph

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.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

If you operate a grocery store or restaurant in Maryland, you must meet new AED certification requirements by [date] or face penalties.

What this means

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

  1. Establishes requirements for an AED coordinator
  2. Repeals provisions regarding regional council AED committees
  3. Exempts AEDs in certain law enforcement patrol vehicles from certification
  4. Sets certification qualifications for grocery stores and restaurants

Latest legislative action

Apr 14, 2026. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 91

Full 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.

Sponsors

NameRole
Sponsor

Roll call votes

S Third Reading: Passed Apr 9, 2026

41 yea0 nay6 otherPassed

H Third Reading: Passed Feb 26, 2026

123 yea11 nay7 otherPassed

Amendments (1)

  • Favorable with Amendments 663526/1 Adopted Adopted 2026-02-24

Topics and industries

Related topics

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Affected industries

GovernmentHealthcareLaw EnforcementRetailTransportation

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