§ 23–102.2
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 23-102.2 (2026)
Title 23. Libraries
Subtitle 1. State Library Agencies
§ 23–102.2LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Automated external defibrillator (AED)” has the meaning stated in § 13–517 of this article.
(3)
(i)
“Library” means:
(1)
Each branch of a county library system; or
(2)
The Enoch Pratt Free Library.
(ii)
“Library” does not include:
(1)
A school library established by a local school system;
(2)
A mobile library unit; or
(3)
A correctional facility library.
(b)
Beginning January 1, 2026, each library shall:
(1)
Place an automated external defibrillator in a prominent area, accessible to employees and library users;
(2)
Comply with § 13–517 of this article; and
(3)
Maintain the functionality of the automated external defibrillator.
(c)
In addition to any other immunities available under statutory or common law:
(1)
A library is not civilly liable for any act or omission in the provision of automated external defibrillation if the library has satisfied the requirements under this section;
(2)
An individual is not civilly liable for any act or omission if:
(i)
The individual is acting in good faith while rendering automated external defibrillation to another individual who is the victim or is reasonably believed by the individual to be a victim of a sudden cardiac arrest;
(ii)
The assistance or aid is provided in a reasonably prudent manner; and
(iii)
The automated external defibrillation is provided without fee or other compensation; and
(3)
A library or individual is not civilly liable for failing to render automated external defibrillation to an individual who is a victim or is reasonably believed to be a victim of a sudden cardiac arrest.