Defibrillator Public Access Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS58, “Defibrillator Public Access Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-63-session-3.
Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
This bill, the Defibrillator Public Access Act, is currently at First Reading in the Nova Scotia assembly. It aims to make defibrillators more accessible to the public by requiring their installation in certain public places, such as shopping malls, community centers, and sports facilities. The bill also likely includes provisions for maintenance, inspection, and public education on the use of these life-saving devices.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Defibrillator Public Access Act.
- 02The Minister of Health shall establish a program to provide public access to automated external defibrillators.
- 03The program shall include guidelines for the installation and maintenance of automated external defibrillators in public places.
- 04Public places shall include schools, community centers, and other locations where the public regularly gathers.
- 05The program shall also include education and training for individuals on the proper use of automated external defibrillators.
- 06The Minister of Health shall report to the Assembly on the effectiveness of the program annually.
Vote roll
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