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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2024

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS

REQUIRED AT PUBLIC PLACES

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Fellela, Fenton-Fung, Baginski, Serpa, Shallcross Smith,
and Messier

     Date Introduced: January 05, 2024

     Referred To: House Health & Human Services

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Section 23-6.5-2 of the General Laws in Chapter 23-6.5 entitled "Automated

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External Defibrillators Required at Public Places" is hereby amended to read as follows:

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     23-6.5-2. Automated external defibrillators requirements.

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     (a) As used in this chapter, “public place” means an enclosed area capable of holding three

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hundred (300) people or more and to which the public is invited or in which the public is permitted,

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including, but not limited to: banks; bars; educational facilities; healthcare facilities; public or

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private golf courses; laundromats; public transportation facilities; reception areas; restaurants; retail

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food production and marketing establishments; retail service establishments; retail stores; shopping

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malls; sports arenas; government offices; theaters; and waiting rooms. A private residence is not a

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“public place” unless it is used as a childcare, adult daycare, or healthcare facility.

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     (b) Notwithstanding the provisions contained in § 5-50-12 or § 16-21-33.1 relating to

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automated external defibrillators in health clubs and schools, any person who owns or operates a

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public place as defined in subsection (a) of this section shall provide and maintain:

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     (1) On-site, functional automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in quantities and types,

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deemed by the director of health, to be adequate to ensure ready and appropriate access for use

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during emergencies; and

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     (2) At least one person who is properly trained in the operation and use of an AED. Training

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required by this chapter may be conducted by qualified personnel, including, but not limited to,

 

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municipal fire and police department employees.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS

REQUIRED AT PUBLIC PLACES

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     This act would require golfing facilities to have an automated external defibrillator on the

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premises.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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