STATE BILLMD SB 24PASSED

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

State of Maryland

Altering the Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program, including by establishing requirements regarding an automated external defibrillator (AED) coordinator, repealing certain provisions of law regarding regional council AED committees, and exempting certain law enforcement agencies from being required to obtain a certificate for an AED deployed in a patrol vehicle of the law enforcement agency; and establishing certain certification qualifications for grocery stores and restaurants under the Program.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
Apr 14, 2026
212 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 24 · PassedApr 14

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 92 · Apr 14, 2026

Sponsor

EEEducation, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenatorPrimary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 92Senate
Apr 3, 2026Returned PassedSenate
Apr 2, 2026Third Reading Passed (125-8)House
Apr 1, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse
Apr 1, 2026Favorable Report by HealthHouse
Mar 17, 2026Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.House
Mar 6, 2026Referred HealthHouse
Mar 5, 2026Third Reading Passed (43-0)Senate
Show 6 earlier actions
Mar 3, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Mar 3, 2026Favorable with Amendments {223826/1 AdoptedSenate
Mar 2, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate
Jan 16, 2026Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Jan 14, 2026First Reading Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate
Sep 30, 2025Pre-filedSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 5, 2026 · Senate · 43 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 2, 2026 · House · 125 yea · 8 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Public Health
  • Awareness and Outreach
  • Committees and Commissions
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Forms
  • Job Training
  • Law Enforcement
  • Medical Equipment and Devices
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Certifications
  • Food
  • Restaurants
  • Retail Sales
  • Administrative Agencies
  • Federal Government
  • Registration
  • Standards and Best Practices
  • Work, Labor, and Employment

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