Maryland § 23-102.2

§ 23-102.2.

    (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.