HOUSE 1227116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of 2019

Last Action: 2/15/2019

Actions

2019-02-15Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2019-02-14Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2019-02-14Introduced in House
2019-02-14Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-02-14 (00)

Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of 2019

This bill expands immunity from civil liability related to emergency use of automated external defibrillator devices (AEDs). Among other things, the bill specifies that immunity applies regardless of whether the person who used the AED complied with signage, received training, or was assisted or supervised by another person, such as a licensed physician.

Cosponsors (11)

Gerald Connolly (D-VA)
Liz Cheney (R-WY)
Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)
Neal Dunn (R-FL)
David Roe (R-TN)
JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)
Ross Spano (R-FL)
Joe Wilson (R-SC)
Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
KEN CALVERT (R-CA)
Jodey Arrington (R-TX)

Subjects

Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil actions and liability
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care quality
Health technology, devices, supplies

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