§ 23-102.2

Maryland § 23-102.2

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article ged: Education
• Title: 23

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(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Automated external defibrillator (AED)” has the meaning stated in § 13–517 of this article.

(3) (i) “Library” means:

1. Each branch of a county library system; or

2. The Enoch Pratt Free Library.

(ii) “Library” does not include:

1. A school library established by a local school system;

2. A mobile library unit; or

3. A correctional facility library.

(b) Beginning January 1, 2026, each library shall:

(1) Place an automated external defibrillator in a prominent area, accessible to employees and library users;

(2) Comply with § 13–517 of this article; and

(3) Maintain the functionality of the automated external defibrillator.

(c) In addition to any other immunities available under statutory or common law:

(1) A library is not civilly liable for any act or omission in the provision of automated external defibrillation if the library has satisfied the requirements under this section;

(2) An individual is not civilly liable for any act or omission if:

(i) The individual is acting in good faith while rendering automated external defibrillation to another individual who is the victim or is reasonably believed by the individual to be a victim of a sudden cardiac arrest;

(ii) The assistance or aid is provided in a reasonably prudent manner; and

(iii) The automated external defibrillation is provided without fee or other compensation; and

(3) A library or individual is not civilly liable for failing to render automated external defibrillation to an individual who is a victim or is reasonably believed to be a victim of a sudden cardiac arrest.