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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
Pete Olson

Pete Olson

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (8)
Andy Harris (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Bill Johnson (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

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
Feb 14, 2018
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 16, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 14, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 16, 2018
    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.
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Timeline
Feb 14, 2018
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 16, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 14, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 16, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pete Olson

Pete Olson

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (8)
Andy Harris (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Bill Johnson (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

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