South Carolina General Assembly
115th Session, 2003-2004

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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 

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   12/4/2002  House   Prefiled
   12/4/2002  House   Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and 
                        Municipal Affairs
   1/14/2003  House   Introduced and read first time HJ-22
   1/14/2003  House   Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and 
                        Municipal Affairs HJ-23
   2/19/2003  House   Committee report: Favorable Medical, Military, Public 
                        and Municipal Affairs HJ-8
   2/26/2003  House   Requests for debate-Rep(s). Howard, Lloyd, Scott, JH 
                        Neal, Whipper, J Hines, Miller, Ott, FN Smith, Hosey 
                        and Moody-Lawrence HJ-20
   2/26/2003  House   Read second time HJ-100
   2/26/2003  House   Roll call Yeas-106  Nays-0 HJ-102
   2/27/2003  House   Read third time and sent to Senate HJ-26
    3/4/2003  Senate  Introduced and read first time SJ-10
    3/4/2003  Senate  Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs SJ-10

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

12/4/2002
2/19/2003

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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 44-76-30, 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

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 44-76-30, 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:

SECTION    1.    Section 44-76-30(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;"

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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