Mississippi Legislature

1999 Regular Session

House Bill 954

[Introduced] [Passed House] [Sent to Governor]

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Title

Description: Automated external defibrillators; provide for requirements and training for use of.

History of Actions:

101/15/99(H)Referred To Public Health and Welfare
202/02/99(H)Title Suff Do Pass
302/10/99(H)Passed
402/11/99(H)Transmitted To Senate
502/12/99(S)Referred To Public Health and Welfare
602/23/99(S)Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
703/03/99(S)Amended
803/03/99(S)Passed As Amended
903/04/99(S)Returned For Concurrence
1003/22/99(H)Concurred in Amend From Senate
1103/24/99(H)Enrolled Bill Signed
1203/24/99(S)Enrolled Bill Signed
1303/30/99Approved by Governor

Amendments:

Adopted [S] Amendment No 1

Background Information:

Effective dateJuly 1, 1999
DispositionLaw
DeadlineGeneral Bill/Constitutional Amendment
RevenueNo
3/5ths vote requiredNo
Chapter number489

House Committee:

Senate Committee:

Principal Author: Barnett (92nd)

Additional Authors: Ellington, Howell, Malone, Martinson, Compretta, Davis

Code Section: A 073-0025-0037

Title: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON TO USE AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF SAVING THE LIFE OF ANOTHER PERSON IN SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH IF THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ACT; TO REQUIRE PERSONS WHO USE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS TO OBTAIN APPROPRIATE TRAINING AND TO ACTIVATE THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM UPON USE OF THE DEFIBRILLATOR; TO AMEND SECTION 73-25-37, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY TO CERTAIN PERSONS RENDERING EMERGENCY CARE IN GOOD FAITH WITH AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.


Information pertaining to this measure was last updated on 04/28/99 at 00:00.



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