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The Cardiac Arrest Survival Act (CASA) requires the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish guidelines for placing AEDs in federal buildings. Download pdf

The Rural Access to Emergency Devices Act (also called the Rural AED Act) was passed by Congress along with the CASA. This law authorizes the appropriation of $25 million in grants to certain rural community partnerships for the purchase of AEDs and for AED training. Check here to confirm if you qualify for asistance

The Airline Passenger Safety Act, enacted in April 1998, requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to review the contents of medical kits carried on commercial airplanes. Administrative rules proposed by the FAA as required by this law would mandate that every commercial aircraft be equipped with specified life-saving equipment and appropriately stocked first aid and medical kits, including AEDs, and that flight crew members be trained in their use.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Directorate of Technical Support issues Technical Information Bulletins (TIBs) to provide information about occupational hazards and/or to provide information about noteworthy, innovative, or specialized procedures, practices, and research that relate to occupational safety and health. These bulletins are not standards or regulations and they create no independent legal obligations. They are advisory in nature, informational in content, and are intended to assist employers in providing a safe and healthful workplace. This file was published to inform employers about the use of AED's and to provide an information resource.. Download pdf

State AED Laws
Many States have made it mandatory for AED placement in physical fitness facilities owned or operated by parks, local governments and schools to implement written emergency medical response plans, including access to at least one automated external defibrillator (AED) during hours of operation. The "Physical Fitness Facility Medical Emergency Preparedness Act" affects public and private elementary and secondary schools, trade schools, colleges and universities. It specifies the need for AED access at swimming pools, stadiums, track and field facilities, athletic fields, and basketball, tennis and volleyball courts. The American Heart Association has listed some information regarding requirements by state. Click here to see the file, or consult your state government's web site for any recent updates.