The bill, S.B. No. 2262, amends the Health and Safety Code by adding Section 122.009, which grants municipalities and certain counties the authority to regulate automated external defibrillators (AEDs). This section specifically applies to counties with populations over 250,000 or those adjacent to such counties, as well as all municipalities. It outlines the process for local governing bodies to consult with relevant emergency services officials to determine the necessity and specifics of AED requirements in public structures and events. The bill allows for the establishment of regulations regarding the installation and maintenance of AEDs, including the ability to specify the number and placement of devices, while also providing for exceptions and a variance process.

Additionally, the bill prohibits state agencies from adopting or enforcing rules that would require the installation of AEDs in structures under their control unless authorized by statute. It also includes provisions that protect local officials from liability related to the regulation or non-regulation of AEDs. The new regulations are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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