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 mandates that every utility or electrical worksite in Pennsylvania have a functional automated external defibrillator (AED) on site, and that lineworkers receive basic CPR and AED training. It also establishes maintenance standards, Good Samaritan immunity, and modest civil penalties for non‑compliance. The goal is to improve emergency response for lineworkers who face sudden cardiac arrest risks.

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