GeorgiaSB 3992025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

"Mason Sells AED Coordination Act"; enact

Sponsored By: John Albers (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Dispatchers must learn telephone CPR

Beginning January 1, 2028, public safety dispatchers must complete telephone CPR and defibrillator instruction training alongside their other basic training. The council cannot certify someone who has not met this requirement. Training must follow current, nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines covering cardiac arrest recognition, hands-only CPR, and continuing education. Officers with emergency medical dispatch certification already satisfy the requirement.

Emergency technicians lose defibrillator program oversight

Georgia ends the Department of Public Health's defibrillator program for emergency medical technicians. This removes program approval, training, annual skill exams, review, and reporting requirements. It also removes the program's rules for revoking authorization and disciplining personnel. Affected technicians and services face fewer program duties, but these oversight safeguards also end.

Defibrillator instructors must complete recognized training

People who teach defibrillator use must complete a nationally recognized instructor course. Public safety communications officers follow their separate training rules instead. For people who use or have access to defibrillators, training is recommended, not required. Recommended training includes nationally recognized professional-rescuer or healthcare-provider CPR training and a course demonstrating defibrillator skills.

Defibrillator owners must report device locations

People and agencies that possess and maintain a defibrillator must notify the appropriate emergency call center before placing it in use. The notice must identify the device's existence and location. Georgia's Department of Public Health may set rules for this notice.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Cosponsors

Josh Bonner
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 214 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2026

PASSAGE

Yes: 165 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 2/26/2026

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

Yes: 49 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

Effective Date
7/1/2026
Senate Date Signed by Governor
5/11/2026Senate
Act 507
5/11/2026
Senate Sent to Governor
4/10/2026Senate
House Third Readers
3/18/2026House
House Passed/Adopted
3/18/2026House
House Committee Favorably Reported
3/10/2026House
House Second Readers
3/4/2026House
House First Readers
3/3/2026House
Senate Third Read
2/26/2026Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
2/26/2026Senate
Senate Read Second Time
2/20/2026Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/19/2026Senate
Senate Read and Referred
1/15/2026Senate
Senate Hopper
1/14/2026Senate

Bill Text

SB 399/AP* (v7)
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