An Act requiring automated external defibrillators at utility or electrical worksites; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

Summary

The bill obligates electric utilities, municipal systems and their contractors to keep a functioning automated external defibrillator at every worksite, including mobile or temporary locations, and to provide basic CPR and AED training for lineworkers and crew leaders. It also mandates notice of AED locations, record‑keeping, and extends Good Samaritan protections. The measure seeks to reduce deaths from sudden cardiac arrest among lineworkers, especially in remote areas.

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