History of Actions | Background | Title |
Description: Automated external defibrillators; provide for requirements and training for use of.
| 1 | 01/18/99 | (S) | Referred To Public Health and Welfare | |
| 2 | 02/02/99 | (S) | Died In Committee |
| Effective date | July 1, 1999 | |
| Disposition | Dead | |
| Deadline | General Bill/Constitutional Amendment | |
| Revenue | No | |
| 3/5ths vote required | No |
Senate Committee:
Principal Author: White (29th)
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.
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