SB 1328 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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 provide automated external defibrillators at all worksites where lineworkers perform electrical tasks. It mandates that these devices be available and functional at both permanent and temporary locations, while also requiring basic CPR and AED training for workers and crew leaders. The legislation assigns the Department of Labor and Industry the duty to establish maintenance and inspection standards for the equipment. Additionally, the bill extends Good Samaritan protections to individuals who use these devices in good faith, shielding them from liability.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 20, 2026 Last action May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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Referred to Labor & Industry
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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors

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