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HB 8366·RI·house

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS REQUIRED AT PUBLIC PLACES AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

IntroducedFiled Mar 27, 2026
Sponsor: Fascia
Latest Action

04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 14, 2026

Summary

The bill mandates that automated external defibrillators be available at any enclosed space that can hold 300 or more people and at all licensed healthcare facilities, now including centers for independent living. It expands the definition of "healthcare facility" to cover a broad range of outpatient sites and practitioner offices. The aim is to improve emergency cardiac care access across the state.

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