1. (a)

   1. (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
   2. (2) “Automated external defibrillator (AED)” has the meaning stated in § 13-517 of this article.

   3. (3)

      1. (i) “Library” means:

         1. 1. Each branch of a county library system; or
         2. 2. The Enoch Pratt Free Library.

      2. (ii) “Library” does not include:

         1. 1. A school library established by a local school system;
         2. 2. A mobile library unit; or
         3. 3. A correctional facility library.

2. (b) Beginning January 1, 2026, each library shall:

   1. (1) Place an automated external defibrillator in a prominent area, accessible to employees and library users;
   2. (2) Comply with § 13-517 of this article; and
   3. (3) Maintain the functionality of the automated external defibrillator.

3. (c) In addition to any other immunities available under statutory or common law:

   1. (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. (2) An individual is not civilly liable for any act or omission if:

      1. (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;
      2. (ii) The assistance or aid is provided in a reasonably prudent manner; and
      3. (iii) The automated external defibrillation is provided without fee or other compensation; and
   3. (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.

Added by Acts 2025, c. 613, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 614, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.