GeorgiaGeorgia law sets AED location notices and dispatcher CPR training
People and organizations that keep an AED must report its location before use, while communications officers must complete emergency call training starting in 2028.
What it does
People and agencies that keep an AED must tell the appropriate emergency dispatch center where it is before putting the device into use.
Starting in 2028, communications officers must learn telephone CPR and how to guide callers in using an AED. Emergency medical dispatch certification satisfies this requirement.
Argument forCallers may get clearer help during cardiac emergencies because communications officers would learn CPR guidance and how to direct people to AEDs.
Argument againstAED owners may face extra work to notify emergency dispatch before putting a device into use.
More detail
People and agencies that keep an AED must tell the appropriate emergency dispatch center where it is. The duty covers all people and agencies that possess and maintain an AED. The notice must be given before the AED is placed in use.
Communications officers must complete training in telephone CPR and instructions that help callers use an AED. The requirement applies to Georgia communications officers and people seeking certification as communications officers. An officer certified in emergency medical dispatch meets this requirement without taking the added training. Beginning January 1, 2028, the training is required, and no person may be certified as a communications officer without completing it or holding emergency medical dispatch certification.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 1Effective DateLatest
- May 11Act 507Major
- May 11Senate Date Signed by Governor Brian KempBecame Law
- Apr 10Senate Sent to GovernorTo Governor
- Mar 18House Passed/AdoptedPassed House
- Vote recorded House Vote #717 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded House Vote #717 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 18House Third ReadersMinor
- Mar 10House Committee Favorably ReportedMinor
- Mar 4House Second ReadersMinor
- Mar 3House First ReadersMinor
- Feb 26Senate Passed/Adopted By SubstitutePassed Senate
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #591 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #591 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 26Senate Third ReadMinor
- Feb 20Senate Read Second TimeMinor
- Feb 19Senate Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteMinor
- Jan 15Senate Read and ReferredMinor
- Jan 14Senate HopperIntroduced
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