New Jersey State AED Law

Requirements for AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use:

Physician

Must have involvement of a licensed physician to ensure compliance.

CPR/AED Training

A person or entity that acquires an automated external defibrillator shall ensure that any person, prior to using that defibrillator, has successfully completed and holds a current certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other training program recognized by the Department of Health and Senior Services in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of a defibrillator.

EMS Notification

A person or entity that acquires an automated external defibrillator shall notify the appropriate first aid, ambulance or rescue squad or other appropriate emergency medical services provider that the person or entity has acquired the defibrillator, the type acquired and its location.

Maintenance program

A person or entity that acquires an AED shall ensure that the defibrillator is maintained and tested according to the manufacturer’s operational guidelines.

Notification of Use

Any person who uses a defibrillator shall request emergency medical assistance from the appropriate first aid, ambulance or rescue squad as soon as practicable.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
NJ Stat § 18A:40-41a	2016	Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a school that acquires an AED.
NJ Admin Code § 6A:16-2.1 & 6A:16-2.2	2015	Outlines AED requirements for schools.
A2072	2014	Requires public school students in grades 9 through 12 to receive instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of an automated external defibrillator prior to graduation.
NJ Stat § 18A:40-41c	2013	The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, and in accordance with the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
NJ Stat § 18A:40-41b	2013	Outlines a comprehensive plan for training, certification, and credentialing of cardiac care providers in the use of AEDs.
NJ Stat § 26:2H-12.26	2013	Outlines AED requirements of nursing homes.
SB 852	2012	Revises Good Samaritan protection.
AR 84	2010	Urges all boards of education in the State to install automated external defibrillators.
SR 75	2010	Urges boards of education to improve staff and student preparation for medical emergencies involving sudden cardiac arrest.
NJ Stat § 2A:62A-23	2009	AED statistics provided by American Heart Association.
NJ Stat § 2A:62A-24	2009	Defines: Automated External Defibrillator.
NJ Stat § 2A:62A-25	2009	Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED.
NJ Stat § 2A:62A-26	2009	Any person who uses a defibrillator shall request emergency medical assistance from the appropriate first aid, ambulance., or rescue squad as soon as practicable; however, a lay person who, in good faith, fails to request emergency medical assistance pursuant to this subsection shall be immune from civil liability for any personal injury that results from that failure.
NJ Stat § 2A:62A-28	2009	Defines: Automated External Defibrillator, Commissioner, and State building.
NJ Stat § 2A:62A-29	2009	Outlines the responsibilities of the commissioner of health and senior services.
NJ Stat § 2A:62A-30	2009	AED statistics provided by American Heart Association.
NJ Stat § 2A:62A-31	2009	Outlines the responsibilities of health club owners.
NJ Stat § 2A:62A-33	2009	Outlines AED requirements for health clubs.
SB 2146	2009	Requires assisted living facilities to have a defibrillator on site and employees trained.
NJ Admin Code § 8:36-14.1	2007	Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED.
SB 2567	2006	Requires AEDs in health clubs.
AB 908	2004	Requires nursing homes to have a defibrillator on site and employees trained.
A 2321	1999	Establishes requirements and immunity from civil liability for certain persons who use Defibrillators.