AN ACT REQUIRING ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES TO HAVE AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR AVAILABLE IN A PUBLIC AREA.

HB 5294 requires all assisted living facilities in the state to keep an automated external defibrillator (AED) available in a public area, such as a common room or lobby. This applies directly to assisted living facilities and their operators, mandating AED accessibility for emergencies involving cardiac arrest. The bill does not specify penalties for non-compliance or implementation timelines, focusing solely on the physical requirement of AED placement in accessible public spaces within these facilities.