AEDs in Illinois: Requirements, Compliance & Equipment
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AEDs in Illinois: Requirements, Compliance & Equipment
What Illinois law requires for AEDs in fitness facilities, schools, and dental offices — and how to build a compliant program. From an Illinois-based supplier in Palatine, equipping the state since 2003.
Does Illinois require AEDs?
Illinois does not require every business to have an AED, but it is one of the stricter states for specific settings. State law mandates AEDs in physical fitness facilities (210 ILCS 74), at public K-12 school athletic events (105 ILCS 5/22-30), and in dental offices performing certain procedures. Illinois also extends broad Good Samaritan immunity to people who use an AED in good faith — so for most Illinois organizations the real question is not whether you may have an AED, but whether you are ready to use one.
Who must have an AED in Illinois
Physical fitness facilities
Under 210 ILCS 74, fitness facilities must keep at least one AED on site with a trained user available during staffed hours, plus a written emergency plan.
K-12 schools
Public school athletic events require AED access and trained personnel under 105 ILCS 5/22-30, with EMS notification.
Dental offices
Illinois requires AEDs in dental offices performing certain procedures, such as those involving sedation or anesthesia.
All other workplaces
No blanket mandate, but OSHA first-aid expectations and duty-of-care still apply. See workplace requirements →
What Illinois requires of your program
| Placement mandates | Required in physical fitness facilities (210 ILCS 74), at public K-12 school athletic events (105 ILCS 5/22-30), and in dental offices performing certain procedures. |
|---|---|
| Good Samaritan protection | Civil immunity for users, acquirers, trainers, and authorizing physicians acting in good faith, absent gross negligence. |
| Medical direction | Not required statewide, though physician oversight is recommended as a best practice. |
| Training | Required for designated responders in regulated facilities; recommended for all organizations. |
| Maintenance & testing | Follow manufacturer guidelines; testing and readiness records are required for fitness facilities. |
| EMS notification | Recommended generally; required for fitness facilities and schools. |
Citations reflect Illinois statutes including the Physical Fitness Facility Medical Emergency Preparedness Act (210 ILCS 74) and the School Code (105 ILCS 5/22-30). Verify current requirements with primary sources or counsel.
Building a compliant Illinois AED program
Whether 210 ILCS 74 applies to you or you simply want to be ready, these five pillars keep your people protected and your program defensible.
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Placement & access
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Training
CPR/AED-trained responders, as required for regulated facilities and recommended everywhere.
Maintenance & testing
Pad and battery tracking, self-tests, and readiness records — required for fitness facilities.
Written emergency plan
A documented response with 911 activation and EMS notification, built into your facility plan.
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Illinois AED FAQs
Does Illinois require businesses to have an AED?
Illinois does not have a blanket law requiring every business to have an AED. However, AEDs are mandated in specific settings - physical fitness facilities under 210 ILCS 74, public K-12 school athletic events under 105 ILCS 5/22-30, and dental offices performing certain procedures - and OSHA first-aid expectations still apply to all employers.
Are AEDs required in Illinois gyms and health clubs?
Yes. Under the Physical Fitness Facility Medical Emergency Preparedness Act (210 ILCS 74), Illinois physical fitness facilities must keep at least one AED on site, have a trained AED user available during staffed business hours, maintain a written emergency plan, and keep testing records.
Do Illinois schools have to have AEDs?
Illinois requires AED access and trained personnel at public K-12 school athletic events under 105 ILCS 5/22-30, along with EMS notification. Many Illinois schools place AEDs throughout their campuses as a best practice.
Are AEDs required in Illinois dental offices?
Illinois requires AEDs in dental offices that perform certain procedures, such as those involving sedation or anesthesia. Dental practices should confirm their specific obligations under the Illinois Dental Practice Act and related rules.
Does Illinois require medical direction for an AED program?
Illinois does not require a physician medical director for an AED program statewide, though medical oversight is recommended as a best practice and may be expected in regulated facilities.
Is AED training required in Illinois?
Training is required for designated responders in regulated facilities such as physical fitness facilities. All Illinois organizations should train designated responders in CPR and AED use through a nationally recognized program.
Am I protected by Good Samaritan law when using an AED in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois provides civil immunity for AED users, acquirers, trainers, and authorizing physicians who act in good faith, absent gross negligence or willful misconduct.
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This page is provided for general educational purposes and is not legal advice. Illinois statutes and their interpretation change over time. Verify current requirements with primary Illinois sources or qualified legal counsel before making compliance decisions. © AED Professionals — a General Medical Devices, Inc. company.
