State Emergency Medical Services Board - Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program - Revisions
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “State Emergency Medical Services Board - Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program - Revisions” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Altering the Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program, including by establishing requirements regarding an automated external defibrillator (AED) coordinator, repealing certain provisions of law regarding regional council AED committees, and exempting certain law enforcement agencies from being required to obtain a certificate for an AED deployed in a patrol vehicle of the law enforcement agency; and establishing certain certification qualifications for grocery stores and restauran
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Feb 18, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 1, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 19, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 21, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 24, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Mar 31, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 15, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 16, 2026
The numbers
3
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment CommitteeMaryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services SystemsDepartmental
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 92 (as of Aug 30, 2026).