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8331.2 – Good Samaritan Civil Immunity For Use Of Automated External Defibrillator | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law grants civil immunity for good faith AED use in emergencies, with training and maintenance requirements. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities.

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8331.2 – Good Samaritan Civil Immunity For Use Of Automated External Defibrillator

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 8331.2

Summary

Pennsylvania law provides civil immunity to individuals who use or maintain an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in good faith during emergencies, with certain conditions. It requires proper training, maintenance, and cooperation with emergency services to qualify for immunity, while also clarifying that interference with emergency personnel can result in liability.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law grants civil immunity for good faith AED use in emergencies, with training and maintenance requirements. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.