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MarylandHB 02762026 Regular SessionHouse

State Emergency Medical Services Board - Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program - Revisions

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Public HealthAwareness and OutreachCommittees and CommissionsEmergency Medical Services -see also- Ambul; RescSqdFood -see also- Meat, Poultry, & Seafood; Milk; etc.FormsJob Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceMedical Equipment and DevicesMotor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.RestaurantsRetail Sales

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AEDs required in groceries and restaurants

Beginning October 1, 2026, every grocery store and restaurant must place an AED where employees and customers can reach it. Owners must keep the AED working under the maker’s and FDA rules. If they seek a Program certificate, they must register the business name. These are ongoing duties for owners and operators.

No AED certificate for police cars

Beginning October 1, 2026, law enforcement agencies do not need a Program certificate for AEDs in patrol vehicles. This removes a paperwork step for police departments. Other Program rules for registered entities still apply elsewhere.

New AED rules for certified locations

Beginning October 1, 2026, any entity that gets or keeps a Public Access AED Program certificate must name an AED coordinator. They must keep each AED and its supplies working under the maker’s and FDA rules. They must have a written plan that says to call 911 right away when an AED is used. They must set written rules for placement, care, use, and reporting that meet EMS Board standards. Each AED use must be reported to the Institute on its form. For entities other than grocery stores and restaurants, the AED coordinator must finish initial and refresher training set by the EMS Board. The Board can approve courses from public or private groups like the American Heart Association and the Red Cross. Regional AED committees are removed, and reports now go to the Institute.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 164 • No: 11

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 3

House vote • 2/26/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 123 • No: 11 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 91

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/9/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (41-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Motion Special Order until 4/9 (Senator Muse) Adopted

    4/8/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    4/2/2026Senate

  7. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/27/2026Senate

  8. Third Reading Passed (123-11)

    2/26/2026House

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/24/2026House

  10. Favorable with Amendments {663526/1 Adopted

    2/24/2026House

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Health

    2/23/2026House

  12. Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/22/2026House

  13. First Reading Health

    1/14/2026House

  14. Pre-filed

    10/1/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

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  • Third Reading

    2/24/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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