AED Legal Analysis for Nebraska
Summary
No person who delivers emergency care or treatment using an AED will be liable in any civil action from rendering such care or treatment in good faith unless the person acted willfully, wantonly, or grossly negligent. This immunity does not apply to health care professionals.
Related Laws
| Statute | Law Type | Effective Date | Abstract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neb.Rev.St. § 71-51,102 | Good Samaritan; Registration | No person who delivers emergency care or treatment using an AED shall be liable in any civil action from rendering such care or treatment in good faith unless the person acted willfully, wantonly, or grossly negligent. A person acquiring an AED shall notify the local emergency medical service of the existence, location, and type of the defibrillator and of any change in the location of such defibrillator unless the defibrillator was acquired for use in a private residence, a health care facility, or a health care practitioner facility. |
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