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AB 387 takes effect January 1, 2028. It does not require a facility to buy an AED, but it does govern accessibility and cost sharing for parks departments, school districts and any venue renting to youth leagues.

Maryland Chapter 91 took effect October 1, 2026. A written AED plan, a designated AED Coordinator, maintenance to manufacturer and FDA standards, and an awareness requirement most organizations have no process for.

The revised workplace first aid standard, released September 17, 2026, adds guidance on CPR and AED preparedness, on staffing levels for trained responders, and on product-specific awareness training. Here is what changed, how to turn it into a site readiness checklist, and how to build the Q4 budget case.

Six states have new school cardiac emergency requirements landing on the 2026-27 school year. A new investigation found most districts in one Texas county have no plan at all. Here is what each state now requires and how to audit your own readiness before October.

How high to mount an AED, when ADA forces a recessed cabinet, whether you need an alarm, and what signage compliance actually asks for.

Expired AED pads may still work — but you cannot rely on it. What physically degrades, what it means for compliance, and the one situation where you should use them anyway.

Worried about liability? All 50 states protect good-faith AED use, and the bigger legal risk is usually not having a device at all. Here's what Good Samaritan laws cover, what they exclude, and how to keep your organization's protection intact.

All 50 states protect AED rescuers with Good Samaritan laws, but mandates for schools, gyms, and public venues vary widely. Here's the 2026 framework for state AED requirements, the latest legislative changes, and a practical checklist to keep your program compliant.

New York overhauled its public access defibrillation framework and Pennsylvania enacted sweeping new school AED requirements. Here's what changed and what it means for your organization.

Buying an AED is the easy part. Building a program around it — placement, training, medical oversight, and maintenance — is what saves lives. A step-by-step guide for organizations.

Many states require AEDs in gyms and health clubs. See which states mandate them, what compliance involves, and why every fitness facility should have one.

Which Illinois facilities must have an AED? A 2026 guide to the Physical Fitness Facility Medical Emergency Preparedness Act, school CPR/AED rules, registration, Good Samaritan protection, and compliance.