Rhode Island § 23-6.5-2 § 23-6.5-2. Automated external defibrillators requirements.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 23-6.5-2 — § 23-6.5-2. Automated external defibrillators requirements.

Rhode Island § 23-6.5-2

Title 23Health and Safety

Ch. 23-6.5Automated External Defibrillators Required at Public Places and Healthcare Facilities

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Bluebook

R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-6.5-2 (2026).

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§ 23-6.5-2. Automated external defibrillators requirements.
Notwithstanding the provisions contained in § 5-50-12 or § 16-21-33.1 relating to automated external defibrillators in health clubs and schools, any person
            who owns or operates a public place or healthcare facility as defined in § 23-6.5-4 shall provide and maintain:
         
(1) On-site, functional automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in quantities and types,
            deemed by the director of health, to be adequate to ensure ready and appropriate access
            for use during emergencies; and
         
(2) At least one person who is properly trained in the op

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§ 23-6.5-2. Automated external defibrillators requirements.

Notwithstanding the provisions contained in § 5-50-12 or § 16-21-33.1 relating to automated external defibrillators in health clubs and schools, any person who owns or operates a public place or healthcare facility as defined in § 23-6.5-4 shall provide and maintain:

(1) On-site, functional automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in quantities and types, deemed by the director of health, to be adequate to ensure ready and appropriate access for use during emergencies; and

(2) At least one person who is properly trained in the operation and use of an AED. Training required by this chapter may be conducted by qualified personnel, including, but not limited to, municipal fire and police department employees.

Legislative History

P.L. 2017, ch. 388, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 433, § 1; P.L. 2024, ch. 388, § 2, effective September 1, 2024; P.L. 2024, ch. 389, § 2, effective September 1, 2024.