New York AED Laws
New York
Primary statute: Public Health Law § 3000-b; Education Law § 917 (schools); GBL § 627-a (health clubs)
| Good Samaritan Protection | Civil immunity for users, acquirers, trainers, and authorizing physicians acting in good faith, absent gross negligence. |
|---|---|
| Medical Direction | Required. Programs must operate under a written Collaborative Agreement with a licensed physician (the emergency healthcare provider). |
| Training | Required. Expected users must be trained in CPR/AED use. |
| Maintenance & Testing | Required per manufacturer guidelines. |
| EMS Notification | Required. AED locations must be registered with the regional EMS council. |
| Placement Mandates | Required in K-12 public schools, health clubs with 500+ members, and certain places of public assembly. |
Practical note: New York's Collaborative Agreement is unique — it formalizes the relationship between the AED program and physician medical director. Programs cannot legally place an AED into service without one.
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