Section 1423.3. Availability and Specifications of Automated External Defibrillators.--(a) Each school entity and nonpublic school that participates in interscholastic athletics, as defined in section 1602-A, shall have an automated external defibrillator situated in such a manner that is readily accessible for students participating in interscholastic athletics and practices.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as establishing any liability for or a cause of action against a school entity or nonpublic school or its officers, volunteers or employes.
(c) The provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. § 8331.2 (relating to good Samaritan civil immunity for use of automated external defibrillator) shall apply to school entity or nonpublic school employes and volunteers who render care with an AED.
(d) Each school entity or nonpublic school shall ensure that each AED is properly tested and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's operational guidelines. Each AED in a school entity or nonpublic school shall meet the most recent minimum specifications as required by the Department of Health.
(e) As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Automated external defibrillator" or "AED" means as defined in section 1401(17).
"Nonpublic school" means as defined in section 1423.1.
"School entity" means as defined in section 1423.1.
(1423.3 added May 13, 2026, P.L.207, No.17)
Compiler's Note: The preamble of Act 17 of 2026 provided that Act 17 shall be known and may be cited as Greg Moyer's Law.
Section 6 of Act 17 of 2026 provided that school entities and nonpublic schools shall comply, as applicable, with the addition of sections 1423.1 and 1423.3 no later than three years after the effective date of section 6.