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SB 96WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

West Virginia Bill SB 96 Revises AED Registration and Liability Rules

Original title: Requiring counties to register automated external defibrillators with Office of Emergency Medical Services

Last action · January 14, 2026: To Government OrganizationSponsor: Bill Hamilton

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 96 requires entities maintaining s (AEDs) to register the devices with the Office of Emergency Medical Services, local EMS, and dispatch centers, while removing the mandate to designate a medical director.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

entities placing AEDs on premises

Directly affected

anticipated operators

Trained individuals using AEDs on an entity's premises must complete approved CPR and AED training and activate the EMS system during emergencies.

Directly affected

Office of Emergency Medical Services

The office receives AED registrations, utilization reports, and emergency use notifications from entities operating early defibrillation programs.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is required to register an automated external defibrillator under this bill?
Any public or private group, organization, business, association, or agency that places an AED on its premises must register the device.
Does an individual who buys an AED for their private home need to register it?
No, the definition of an entity explicitly excludes individuals who purchase or acquire an AED and place it at their personal residence or in their personal vehicle.
Is a medical director still required for an early defibrillation program?
No, the bill explicitly eliminates the requirement for entities to designate a medical director.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

4 actions
  1. Jan 14, 2026SenateCommittee
    To Government Organization
  2. Jan 14, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Introduced in Senate
  3. Jan 14, 2026SenateCommittee
    To Government Organization then Judiciary
  4. Jan 14, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Filed for introduction

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Bill HamiltonSenateRepublicanPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

Emergency Medical Services Act of 1973, American Red Cross, Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and 2 more
otherEmergency Medical Services Act of 1973“Statutory act establishing emergency medical services in West Virginia.”Map →
OrganizationAmerican Red Cross“Organization providing approved CPR and AED training courses.”Map →
otherFederal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act“Federal law governing premarket approval for automated external defibrillators.”Map →
OrganizationOffice of Emergency Medical Services“State agency responsible for emergency medical services registration and guideli”Map →
OrganizationAmerican Heart Association“Organization providing estimates on cardiac arrest deaths and approved CPR/AED t”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.wvlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy10
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