Iowa State AED Law

LAW YEAR SUMMARY
➜ SB 443 2010 Requires automated external defibrillators in all physical exercise clubs and clinical exercise centers.
➜ IA Admin Code 641-143.12(135) 2009 Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED.
➜ IA Admin Code 641-143.11(135) 2009 “Automated external defibrillator” or “AED” means an external semiautomatic device that determines whether defibrillation is required.
➜ IA Admin Code 641-143.10(135) 2009 These rules establish standards for the maintenance of AEDs for a person or entity that owns, manages or is otherwise responsible for the premises on which an AED is located if the person or entity maintains the AED in accordance with Iowa Code section 613.17 as amended by 2008 Iowa Acts, Senate File 505.
➜ SB 505 2008 Clarifies the entities that are not liable for damages relating to the use of an automated external defibrillator.
➜ SR 148 2008 A Resolution recognizing the lifesaving benefits of automatic external defibrillator devices, acknowledging the importance of raising public awareness of their availability, and encouraging persons to obtain appropriate training.
➜ IA Code 147A.15 2006 Any person who damages, wrongfully takes or withholds, or removes any component of AED equipment located in a public or privately owned location, including batteries installed to operate the equipment, is guilty of a serious misdemeanor.