This bill revises the laws governing the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Montana. It amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to clarify the requirements for entities using AEDs, including the need to provide written notice of AED locations to local public safety answering points. The bill eliminates 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, it focuses on maintaining the AED according to manufacturer guidelines and ensuring emergency medical services are summoned when the AED is used.

Additionally, the bill removes the rulemaking authority of the Department of Public Health and Human Services, which previously had the power to create rules related to AED programs. It also revises enforcement mechanisms for violations of AED use requirements, allowing either the county attorney or the department to take legal action against violations. The bill provides liability protections for individuals using AEDs in compliance with the law, ensuring they are immune from civil liability unless gross negligence is demonstrated. Overall, the changes aim to streamline AED program requirements and enhance the legal framework surrounding their use in emergency situations.

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