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HB 276

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State Emergency Medical Services Board - Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program - Revisions

Sponsor: Chair, Health CommitteeCommittee: HealthSubject: Public HealthStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 91 (as of Sep 4, 2026)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Altering the Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program, including by establishing requirements regarding an automated external defibrillator (AED) coordinator, repealing certain provisions of law regarding regional council AED committees, and exempting certain law enforcement agencies from being required to obtain a certificate for an AED deployed in a patrol vehicle of the law enforcement agency; establishing certain certification qualifications for grocery stores and restaurants under the Program; etc.

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Testimony (9)

MGA witness list
FAV 7FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVHale, LauraAmerican Heart AssociationRegistered for: American Heart Association
FWAlocklair, caileyMaryland Retailers AssociationRegistered for: HPSO Investments LLC, T/A Riverboat on the Potomac; Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association
FWAThompson, MelvinRestaurant Association of MarylandRegistered for: Restaurant Association of Maryland