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SB 350

Automated external defibrillator requirements.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Alting and 10 co-sponsors

SB 350 mandates automated external defibrillators in Indiana facilities to improve sudden cardiac arrest survival rates by ensuring emergency device accessibility.

Senators Doriot, Alting, Yoder, Qaddoura, Jackson L, Becker added as coauthors
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Bill Summary · SB 350

Legislative bill overview

SB 350 establishes mandatory automated external defibrillator (AED) requirements for certain Indiana facilities and public spaces. The bill specifies which types of buildings and venues must install, maintain, and make accessible AEDs to the general public during operating hours. The measure also likely includes provisions for training, maintenance standards, and liability protections for organizations deploying these devices.

Why is this important

Sudden cardiac arrest kills approximately 350,000 Americans annually, with survival rates dramatically improving when AEDs are deployed within minutes of collapse. Expanding AED availability in public spaces can save lives by ensuring these devices are accessible during emergencies. The bill addresses a documented gap in emergency preparedness infrastructure while creating clear compliance standards for property owners and facility operators.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Mandatory AED installation and maintenance represent ongoing expenses for small businesses, schools, and municipalities that may lack sufficient budgets
  • Liability framework: Dispute over whether organizations face legal responsibility if AEDs malfunction, aren't used properly, or are unavailable during emergencies
  • Scope of coverage: Disagreement over which facility types should be required to comply (schools, gyms, offices, retail stores, government buildings) and whether the mandate is too broad or too narrow

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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