Missouri State AED Law

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AED Requirements Summary

Physician Involvement
- A licensed doctor or medical expert must oversee the AED program to make sure it meets training, notification, and maintenance rules.
CPR/AED Training
- AED owners must ensure that expected users are trained in CPR and AED use through courses by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or another recognized program.
EMS Notification
- AED owners must inform the local emergency services or ambulance dispatch center about the AED’s location.
Maintenance Program
- AED owners must keep the device maintained and tested based on the manufacturer’s instructions.
Notification of Use
- If someone uses an AED to help a person in cardiac arrest, they must contact emergency medical services as soon as possible.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
HB 1682	2020	AED Maintenance: AED programs must:1. Maintain and test AEDs according to manufacturer guidelines2. Ensure AEDs are tested at least every two years3. Ensure AEDs are inspected at least every 90 days
HB 103	2009	The “Public Access to Automated External Defibrillator Act” – Expands Good Samaritan protection.
HB 1195	2004	Revises requirements for an automated external defibrillator program.
HB 1668	1998	Establishes requirements for an automated external defibrillator program and provides Good Samaritan protection.