California AB1819 mandates senior centers to acquire, maintain, and train personnel on automatic external defibrillators (AEDs).

California AB1819 requires senior centers to acquire, maintain, and train personnel in the use of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs). It mandates that senior centers with a capacity of over 50 people, including those run by local government entities, must ensure AEDs are available and properly maintained. The bill also stipulates that employees or volunteers rendering emergency care using an AED are not liable for civil damages unless gross negligence or willful misconduct is involved.

California AB1819 mandates senior centers to acquire, maintain, and train personnel on automatic external defibrillators (AEDs).

California AB1819 requires senior centers to acquire, maintain, and train personnel in the use of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs). It mandates that senior centers with a capacity of over 50 people, including those run by local government entities, must ensure AEDs are available and properly maintained. The bill also stipulates that employees or volunteers rendering emergency care using an AED are not liable for civil damages unless gross negligence or willful misconduct is involved.