This bill aims to revise the laws governing Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) programs in Montana by updating use requirements, enforcement remedies, and eliminating the rulemaking authority of the Department of Public Health and Human Services. Key amendments include the removal of the requirement for entities to establish a detailed written plan for AED use, which previously included specifications on placement, authorized operators, coordination with emergency medical services, and maintenance. Instead, entities are now required to provide written notice of AED placement to the local public safety answering point. Additionally, the bill clarifies that individuals using an AED in compliance with the law are immune from civil liability unless gross negligence is demonstrated.

The bill also modifies enforcement procedures related to violations of AED use regulations. It allows either the county attorney or the Department of Public Health and Human Services to take legal action against violations, replacing the previous requirement for the department to issue a cease-and-desist order. Furthermore, the bill repeals the section that granted rulemaking authority to the department, streamlining the regulatory framework surrounding AED programs. Overall, these changes are intended to simplify compliance for entities while maintaining public safety standards.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 50-6-501, 50-6-502, 50-6-504, 50-6-505
SB0086_1(1): 50-6-501, 50-6-502, 50-6-504, 50-6-505
SB0086_1(2): 50-6-501, 50-6-502, 50-6-504, 50-6-505
SB0086_1(3): 50-6-501, 50-6-502, 50-6-504, 50-6-505
SB0086_1(4): 50-6-501, 50-6-502, 50-6-504, 50-6-505
SB0086_1(5): 50-6-501, 50-6-502, 50-6-504, 50-6-505
SB0086_1(6): 50-6-501, 50-6-502, 50-6-504, 50-6-505
SB0086_1: 50-6-501, 50-6-502, 50-6-504, 50-6-505
SB0086_2: 50-6-501, 50-6-502, 50-6-504, 50-6-505
SB0086_X(1): 50-6-501, 50-6-502, 50-6-504, 50-6-505
SB0086_X(10): 50-6-501, 50-6-502, 50-6-504, 50-6-505
SB0086_X(2): 50-6-501, 50-6-502, 50-6-504, 50-6-505
SB0086_X(3): 50-6-501, 50-6-502, 50-6-504, 50-6-505
SB0086_X(4): 50-6-501, 50-6-502, 50-6-504, 50-6-505
SB0086_X(5): 50-6-501, 50-6-502, 50-6-504, 50-6-505
SB0086_X(6): 50-6-501, 50-6-502, 50-6-504, 50-6-505
SB0086_X(7): 50-6-501, 50-6-502, 50-6-504, 50-6-505
SB0086_X(8): 50-6-501, 50-6-502, 50-6-504, 50-6-505
SB0086_X(9): 50-6-501, 50-6-502, 50-6-504, 50-6-505
SB0086_X: 50-6-501, 50-6-502, 50-6-504, 50-6-505