Illinois AED Laws
Illinois
Primary statute: Physical Fitness Facility Medical Emergency Preparedness Act (210 ILCS 74); 105 ILCS 5/22-30 (school athletics) Ā· Schools: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.87 (AEDs during the school day); 105 ILCS 128/60 (cardiac emergency response plans) Ā· Nursing homes: 210 ILCS 45/2-213.5
| Good Samaritan Protection | Civil immunity for users, acquirers, trainers, and authorizing physicians acting in good faith, absent gross negligence. School districts and staff carrying out a cardiac emergency response plan are also immune except for willful or wanton acts (105 ILCS 128/60). |
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| Medical Direction | Not required, though oversight is recommended. |
| Training | Required for designated responders in regulated facilities. Beginning July 1, 2027, paid school head coaches and chief activity sponsors must complete CPR, first aid, and AED training every two years (Public Act 104-0759). |
| Maintenance & Testing | Manufacturer guidelines apply; testing records required for fitness facilities. School AEDs must be maintained as the manufacturer recommends and listed in the school's cardiac emergency response plan. |
| EMS Notification | Notification recommended; required for fitness facilities and schools. |
| Placement Mandates | Required in physical fitness facilities (210 ILCS 74); in every public school attendance center during the school day and during school-sponsored extracurricular activities on school grounds (105 ILCS 5/10-20.87, since January 1, 2025); at public K-12 school athletic events (105 ILCS 5/22-30); in dental offices performing certain procedures; and in nursing facilities by January 1, 2030 (210 ILCS 45/2-213.5). |
Practical note: Illinois was an early leader in fitness facility AED legislation and has steadily widened school requirements since 2025. As an Illinois-based supplier, AED Professionals partners directly with facilities and schools to meet 210 ILCS 74 program plan requirements and the School Code's AED and cardiac plan requirements.
Illinois Updates: Schools, Coaches, and Nursing Homes
AEDs During the School Day (In Effect Since January 1, 2025)
Public Act 103-1019 (SB 3571) requires every school district to have at least one AED present in each attendance center during the school day and during school-sponsored extracurricular activities on school grounds ā not only at athletic events. An AED installed and maintained under the Physical Fitness Facility Medical Emergency Preparedness Act may satisfy the requirement.
School Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (In Effect Since January 1, 2025)
Public Act 103-0608 (HB 5394) added 105 ILCS 128/60. School districts and private schools must have a cardiac emergency response plan following American Heart Association, Project ADAM, or other nationally recognized evidence-based guidelines, distributed to teachers, administrators, support staff, and coaches. The plan must include procedures for a cardiac emergency, a listing of every AED present, and education on hands-only CPR and AED use. Districts must also run an annual cardiac response drill, which may be done with local EMS and without student participation.
Coach Training and Athletic Venue AEDs (Effective July 1, 2027)
Public Act 104-0759 (HB 3275) requires interscholastic athletic associations to require all paid school head coaches and chief activity sponsors to complete training in CPR, first aid, and AED use, renewed every two years. It also sharpens the cardiac plan's AED listing: each AED must be clearly marked, maintained as the manufacturer recommends, easily accessible at school athletic venues and events, and installed according to the Physical Fitness Facility Act, American Heart Association guidelines, or other nationally recognized guidelines.
Nursing Homes (Deadline January 1, 2030)
Public Act 104-0172 (HB 1287) amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Each facility's administrator must ensure the facility has an AED and policies for its use, staff certified to use it maintain current CPR and AED training, and the AED is maintained under the Automated External Defibrillator Act. Facilities must comply by January 1, 2030.
Sources: Illinois General Assembly, Public Acts 103-1019, 103-0608, 104-0759, and 104-0172.
Legal Disclaimer
This guide is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not legal advice, and it does not create an attorney-client relationship. State AED laws change, and statutory citations evolve through amendment and case law. AED Professionals makes no warranty, express or implied, that the information contained in this guide is current, complete, or accurate for any particular jurisdiction or compliance question. Before relying on this material for any decision affecting compliance, liability, or program operations, verify current requirements with primary sources (state statutes, regulations, and EMS authority guidance) or with qualified legal counsel licensed in the relevant jurisdiction.
Last reviewed: November 2026.
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