2003-2004 Bill 3035: Automated External Defibrillator Users, DHEC Approved Training Required

South Carolina General Assembly

115th Session, 2003-2004

H. 3035

STATUS INFORMATION

General Bill

Sponsors: Reps. Altman and Umphlett

Document Path: l:\council\bills\nbd\11047ac03.doc

Introduced in the House on January 14, 2003

Introduced in the Senate on March 4, 2003

Currently residing in the Senate Committee on Medical Affairs

Summary: Automated External Defibrillator users, DHEC approved training required

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

DateBodyAction Description with journal page number

12/4/2002HousePrefiled

12/4/2002HouseReferred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

1/14/2003HouseIntroduced and read first time HJ22

1/14/2003HouseReferred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal AffairsHJ23

2/19/2003HouseCommittee report: Favorable Medical, Military, Public and Municipal AffairsHJ8

2/26/2003HouseRequests for debateRep(s).Howard, Lloyd, Scott, JH Neal, Whipper, J Hines, Miller, Ott, FN Smith, Hosey and MoodyLawrence HJ20

2/26/2003HouseRead second time HJ100

2/26/2003HouseRoll call Yeas106 Nays0 HJ102

2/27/2003HouseRead third time and sent to Senate HJ26

3/4/2003SenateIntroduced and read first time SJ10

3/4/2003SenateReferred to Committee on Medical AffairsSJ10

VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

12/4/2002

2/19/2003

Indicates Matter Stricken

Indicates New Matter

COMMITTEE REPORT

February 19, 2003

H.3035

Introduced by Reps. Altman and Umphlett

S. Printed 2/19/03--H.

Read the first time January 14, 2003.

THE COMMITTEE ON MEDICAL,

MILITARY, PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS

To whom was referred a Bill (H.3035) to amend Section 447630, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to various training and use requirements for persons designated as automated external defibrillator users, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:

JOE E. BROWN for Committee.

STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES:

Minimal (Some additional costs expected but can be absorbed)

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON FEDERAL & OTHER FUND EXPENDITURES IS:

$0 (No additional expenditures or savings are expected)

EXPLANATION OF IMPACT:

The department indicates there would be some staff time involved in reviewing the various AED courses to insure they meet the requirements of the national standard. The staff would also need to be available to provide information upon request on AED issues. The additional workload could be absorbed by existing personnel.

Approved By:

Don Addy

Office of State Budget

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A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 447630, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VARIOUS TRAINING AND USE REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS DESIGNATED AS AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR USERS (AED), SO AS TO PROVIDE THE TRAINING REQUIRED INCLUDES A TRAINING COURSE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION1.Section 447630(A)(1) of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 34 of 1999, is amended to read:

“(1)require its designated AED users to have current training in cardio pulmonary resuscitation(CPR) and AED use by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or National Safety Council, or a course approved by the Department of Health and Environmental Control;”

SECTION2.This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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