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Vermont State AED Law

Posted on April 28, 2025May 6, 2025 by CalMed1

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Summary of Requirements

Physician: No laws currently require a physician’s involvement.

CPR/AED Training: No laws currently require CPR or AED training.

EMS Notification: Anyone who owns or leases an AED must inform the state department and their local ambulance or first responder service about the AED’s existence, location, and type.

AED Maintenance: The AED must be maintained and tested according to the manufacturer’s standards.

Notification of Use: When using an AED, the person must ensure emergency services are called by dialing 911.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
S 245	2012	Requires commissioner of education to inform school administrations about resources regarding CPR and the use of AEDs. Also requires the commissioner to provide reports containing data of schools that are offering CPR and AED instruction.
HB 34	2009	Revises the Good Samaritan protection by removing the training requirements and removes the requirement to maintain a relationship with a physician to provide technical assistance and consultation regarding the AED use.
SB 283	2000	Provides requirements and immunity for use of an automated external defibrillator.
VT Stat 12 V.S.A. § 519.	1968	Grants Good Samaritan protection for UNTRAINED users.