Legislation - HB0593

Title: Public Libraries - Automated External Defibrillator Program (Raymono A. Russell Act)
Sponsored by: Delegates Boafo, Holmes, and Taylor
Status: In the House - First Reading Ways and Means
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Synopsis

Requiring operators of certain libraries, beginning January 1, 2026, to place an automated external defibrillator in a prominent area accessible to employees and library users, provide maintenance for the automated external defibrillator, and ensure a trained individual is present during a library's open hours; granting certain immunities to libraries and individuals under certain circumstances; requiring the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems to make a certain report on the defibrillator program in libraries; etc.

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Original:: Ways and Means

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0369

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/23/2025 Legislative Date 1/23/2025 Action First Reading Ways and Means Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Public Libraries - Automated External Defibrillator Program (Raymono A. Russell Act) Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	1/23/2025	1/23/2025	First Reading Ways and Means
			Text - First - Public Libraries - Automated External Defibrillator Program (Raymono A. Russell Act)

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