An Act requiring automated external defibrillators at utility or electrical worksites; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.
This bill requires electric utilities and their contractors to place automated external defibrillators at all worksites where lineworkers perform electrical tasks. It mandates that these workers and crew leaders receive basic CPR and AED training while also establishing rules for maintaining and inspecting the devices. The legislation extends legal protections to individuals who use these devices in good faith, aiming to improve emergency response capabilities for high-risk workers.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 4, 2026
Last action May 4, 2026
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Committee
1
May 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jason Ortitay
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Kuzma
RRepublican
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
Lee James
RRepublican
Co
Lisa Borowski
DDemocratic
Co
Natalie Mihalek
RRepublican
Co
Nikki Rivera
DDemocratic
Co
Rob Matzie
DDemocratic
Co
Tim Brennan
DDemocratic
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