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H 3035

Session 115 (2003-2004)

H 3035 General Bill, By Altman and Umphlett
 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.

   12/04/02  House  Prefiled
   12/04/02  House  Referred to Committee on Medical, Military,
                     Public and Municipal Affairs
   01/14/03  House  Introduced and read first time HJ-22
   01/14/03  House  Referred to Committee on Medical, Military,
                     Public and Municipal Affairs HJ-23
   02/19/03  House  Committee report: Favorable Medical, Military,
                     Public and Municipal Affairs HJ-8
   02/26/03  House  Requests for debate-Rep(s). Howard, Lloyd, Scott,
                     JH Neal, Whipper, J Hines, Miller, Ott, FN
                     Smith, Hosey and Moody-Lawrence HJ-20
   02/26/03  House  Read second time HJ-100
   02/26/03  House  Roll call Yeas-106  Nays-0 HJ-102
   02/27/03  House  Read third time and sent to Senate HJ-26
   03/04/03  Senate Introduced and read first time SJ-10
   03/04/03  Senate Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs SJ-10

H. 3035

~~Indicates Matter Stricken~~

Indicates New Matter

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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