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AB 1819: Automated external defibrillators.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified May 16, 2026

What AB 1819 does, verified May 16, 2026

<p>The bill requires senior centers, including those run by local governments, to have an automated external defibrillator (AED) and meet specific training and maintenance standards. It also provides immunity from civil damages for employees, volunteers, and board members of senior centers who use or attempt to use the AED in emergencies, except in cases involving gross negligence or willful misconduct. The bill mandates that owners, managers, and responsible authorities are not liable for civil damages unless certain criteria are met. Additionally, it establishes a state-mandated local program if the bill imposes additional duties on local governments.</p>

Bill journey
1IntroducedCurrent
2In CommitteePending
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: In committee: Held under submission. (2026-05-14)Alert me
Recent actions14 total · showing 5
May. 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
May. 06, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Apr. 27, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Apr. 23, 2026Read second time and amended.
Apr. 22, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 21).
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