February 16, 1999

Mr. Speaker:

Your BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE BILL 375

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:

1. On page 5, lines 15 through 25 and on page 6, lines 1 through 16, strike Section 7 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the following new section:

"Section 7. LIMITED IMMUNITY PROTECTIONS.--The following persons or entities who render emergency care or treatment by the use of an AED under the provisions of the Cardiac Arrest Response Act shall not be subject to civil liability provided they have acted with reasonable care and in compliance with the requirements of that act:

A. a physician who provides supervisory services pursuant to the Cardiac Arrest Response Act;

B. a person or entity that provides training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of automated external defibrillation;

C. a person or entity that acquires an AED pursuant to the Cardiac Arrest Response Act;

D. the owner of the property or facility where the AED is located; and

E. the trained targeted responder.".,

and thence referred to the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

Debbie A. Rodella, Chairwoman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 9 For 0 Against

Yes: 9

Excused: Sanchez

Absent: Kissner, Mohorovic

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