Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of 2018 This bill expands immunity from civil liability related to emergency use of automated external defibrillator devices (AEDs). Among other things, the bill specifies that immunity applies regardless of whether the person who used the AED complied with signage, received training, or was assisted or supervised, including by a licensed physician.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care qualityHealth technology, devices, supplies
To amend the Public Health Service Act to clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators.
USA115th CongressHR-5013| House
| Updated: 2/16/2018
Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of 2018 This bill expands immunity from civil liability related to emergency use of automated external defibrillator devices (AEDs). Among other things, the bill specifies that immunity applies regardless of whether the person who used the AED complied with signage, received training, or was assisted or supervised, including by a licensed physician.
Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care qualityHealth technology, devices, supplies