A plain-language breakdown of Idaho Code 39-701 through 39-703 and the high school CPR/AED training requirement under Idaho Administrative Code 08.02.03.105.
Idaho AED law is primarily addressed in Idaho Code Title 39, Chapter 7, sections 39-701 through 39-703. These provisions define automated external defibrillators, authorize CPR and AED use when a person reasonably believes someone is in sudden cardiac arrest, and provide civil immunity for qualifying emergency care.
Based on the Idaho statutes and regulation listed here, Idaho does not create a broad statewide AED placement mandate for general public spaces, gyms, public buildings, or school campuses. The state does, however, require public high school students who entered grade nine in Fall 2015 or later to receive at least one class period of psychomotor CPR training, including proper AED use, as part of the Health/Wellness graduation requirement.
Idaho’s Good Samaritan protection under Idaho Code 39-703 covers any person who reasonably administers CPR or reasonably renders emergency care using an AED without remuneration or expectation of remuneration at the scene of an accident or emergency. This protection does not apply where the acts or omissions amount to gross negligence or willful, wanton, or reckless misconduct.
Not legal advice. This page summarizes publicly available statutes for informational purposes. Laws change and individual circumstances vary — consult a qualified attorney or your state health department before relying on this for compliance decisions.
📋 What Idaho law does not require
- –No mandatory AED placement in schools
- –No mandatory AED placement in gyms or fitness centers
- –No mandatory AED placement in public buildings
- –No physician medical direction requirement
- –No formal EMS notification requirement
- –No statewide AED maintenance recordkeeping rule
Idaho AED Requirements at a Glance
| Requirement | Summary |
|---|---|
| AED Definition | Idaho defines an AED as an automated external defibrillator approved for commercial distribution by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
| Authority to Use AED | Any person may administer CPR or use an AED if they reasonably believe another person is in sudden cardiac arrest. |
| Good Samaritan Law | Civil immunity applies to a person who reasonably administers CPR or reasonably renders emergency care using an AED without remuneration or expectation of remuneration. |
| Immunity Exceptions | Immunity does not apply to gross negligence or willful, wanton, or reckless misconduct. |
| CPR/AED Training | Public high school students who entered grade nine in Fall 2015 or later must receive at least one class period of psychomotor CPR training, including proper AED use, as part of the Health/Wellness course. |
| No General Placement Mandate Listed | The listed Idaho laws do not require AED placement in schools, gyms, public buildings, or other general public spaces. |
| Local Graduation Requirements | Local school districts or LEAs may establish graduation requirements beyond the state minimum. |
Idaho AED Statutes & Regulations
Idaho Code 39-701
Definitions
Defines AED, CPR, sudden cardiac arrest, and related terms
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Idaho Code 39-701 defines the key terms used in Idaho’s sudden cardiac arrest chapter.
The statute also defines cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, health care directive, health care provider, person, and sudden cardiac arrest. “Person” includes individuals, corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, associations, trusts, unincorporated organizations, other legal entities or organizations, and government or governmental bodies.
Idaho Code 39-702
Authority to administer CPR or use an AED
Authorizes any person, not just trained professionals, to act
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Idaho Code 39-702 authorizes AED and CPR use in suspected sudden cardiac arrest situations.
Any person may administer CPR or use an AED on another person if they reasonably believe that person is in sudden cardiac arrest. The statute does not limit this authority to medical professionals, trained responders, or specific facility personnel.
Idaho Code 39-703
Immunity
Good Samaritan civil liability protection for qualifying emergency care
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Idaho Code 39-703 provides civil immunity for qualifying CPR and AED emergency care.
Any person who reasonably administers CPR or reasonably renders emergency care using an AED, without remuneration or expectation of remuneration, at the scene of an accident or emergency to a victim of the accident or emergency, is not liable for civil damages resulting from their acts or omissions.
IAC 08.02.03.105
High school graduation requirements
CPR/AED psychomotor training required as part of Health/Wellness
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Idaho’s high school graduation rules require students to meet the requirements listed in the regulation before they are eligible to graduate from an Idaho high school. Local school districts or LEAs may set graduation requirements beyond the state minimum.
The state minimum graduation requirement for Idaho public high schools is 46 credits, including 29 credits in core subjects. Health/Wellness is a required one-credit course aligned to the Idaho Health Content Standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use an AED in Idaho?+
Under Idaho Code 39-702, any person may administer CPR or use an AED if they reasonably believe another person is in sudden cardiac arrest.
Who is protected by Idaho’s AED Good Samaritan law?+
Idaho Code 39-703 protects any person who reasonably administers CPR or reasonably renders emergency care using an AED without remuneration or expectation of remuneration at the scene of an accident or emergency.
What conduct is not protected under Idaho AED immunity?+
The immunity does not apply where the person’s acts or omissions amount to gross negligence or willful, wanton, or reckless misconduct.
Does Idaho require AEDs in schools?+
Based on the laws listed here, Idaho requires CPR and AED training as part of the public high school Health/Wellness graduation requirement, but the provided law text does not require AED devices to be placed on school campuses.
Does Idaho require CPR and AED training for high school students?+
Yes. Public school students who entered grade nine in Fall 2015 or later must receive at least one class period of psychomotor CPR training, including proper AED use, as part of the required Health/Wellness course.
Do Idaho gyms or fitness centers need AEDs?+
The listed Idaho laws do not include a statewide AED placement requirement for gyms or fitness centers.
Does Idaho require AEDs in public buildings?+
The listed Idaho laws do not include a general AED placement requirement for public buildings or general public spaces.
Does Idaho require AED maintenance records?+
The listed Idaho laws do not specify a general AED maintenance recordkeeping requirement for AED owners. However, maintaining inspection records, battery and pad expiration logs, and training documentation remains a practical best practice for any AED program.
Keep your Idaho AED program audit-ready
Even without a statewide mandate, maintenance records, pad and battery expirations, and training documentation are what hold up if your program is ever questioned.
Statutes cited from the Idaho State Legislature official website.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a qualified attorney or your state health department.