Idaho AED requirements at a glance
Here is what Idaho law asks of an AED program, row by row, with the statute behind each answer.
| Requirement | Required? | What the law says |
|---|---|---|
| Inspect and maintain AEDs | No | Not in state law. |
| Train expected users | No | No duty on AED owners or programs. |
| Notify agencies of AEDs | No | Not in state law. |
| Register the program | No | Not in state law. |
| Report AED locations | No | Not in state law. |
| Physician medical direction | No | Not in state law. |
| Report each AED use | No | Not in state law. |
| Written plan or records | No | Not in state law. |
| Call 911 when an AED is used | No | Not in state law. |
| School cardiac emergency plan | No | No law requires school cardiac emergency response plans. A 2026 bill (H 595) to require them in public districts and charter schools was referred to committee on February 6, 2026 and went no further. |
| Other requirements | No | Not in state law. |
| AEDs required at specific sites | No | Not in state law. |
Compare nearby states: Washington, Oregon, Nevada and Utah, or see every state on the AED laws by state table.
Is medical direction required in Idaho?
No. Idaho law doesn’t require a physician to oversee an AED program.
Some programs choose a medical director anyway, for example to write the response protocol or review each use. If you want one, AED Log’s Medical Direction add-on is $65 per AED per year.
Training requirements
No. Idaho law doesn’t require AED training for AED owners in general.
No duty on AED owners or programs.
Public high school students must get at least one hands-on CPR training session, including how to use an AED, in the required Health/Wellness course (IDAPA 08.02.03.105.01.i).
Training still matters: an AED talks the rescuer through each step, but people who have practiced start CPR sooner and hesitate less. Keep each responder’s card current, since most CPR and AED cards last two years. See how long CPR and AED certification lasts.
Inspection and maintenance
No. Idaho law doesn’t set an inspection or maintenance rule for AED owners in general.
Either way, the manufacturer’s instructions are the standard to follow: check the status indicator, the pads’ and battery’s expiration dates and the cabinet on a regular schedule, replace anything used or expired, and keep a dated record of each check. Our AED inspection requirements guide covers the routine, and the free AED inspection checklist is a printable version.
EMS notification, registration and placement reporting
No. Idaho law doesn’t require AED owners to register their AEDs or report where they are.
Telling your local EMS agency about your AEDs is still worth doing: some 911 centers can direct a caller to the nearest one. AED Log’s document library keeps registrations, letters and notices with the AEDs they cover.
Notification after an AED is used
No. Idaho law doesn’t require a report after an AED is used.
After any use, replace the pads, check the AED and its rescue kit, and write down what happened while it’s fresh. AED Log’s incident reports record whether a shock was advised, how many were delivered, whether CPR was given and when EMS arrived.
AEDs required at specific locations in Idaho
No. Idaho law doesn’t require AEDs at any particular kind of site.
That doesn’t make an AED optional everywhere: insurers, landlords, accreditors and other rules can still ask for one, and an AED is the only treatment that can restart a heart in cardiac arrest.
Does Idaho's Good Samaritan law protect AED users?
Partly. Idaho protects people who use an AED in good faith, but its protection for the AED’s owner is narrower.
What the Idaho (ID) Good Samaritan law covers: People who stop at an accident or emergency, including a mental health or suicidal crisis, and give first aid or medical or psychological help in good faith without being paid cannot be sued unless they were grossly negligent. The protection ends once the person is handed to a hospital, a treating provider or an ambulance attendant (§ 5-330).
AED-specific protection: Anyone may use an AED or give CPR on a person they reasonably believe is in sudden cardiac arrest. A person who does so reasonably and without pay is protected from civil damages unless grossly negligent or willfully, wantonly or recklessly at fault. The law gives no separate protection to AED owners, property owners, prescribing physicians or trainers.
Statutes and sources
Every answer on this page comes from these laws, read on Idaho’s official legislature or code website.
- Idaho Code §§ 39-701 to 39-703: Sudden Cardiac Arrest (definitions; authority to give CPR or use an AED; immunity)
- Idaho Code § 5-330: Immunity of persons giving emergency first aid from damage claim
- IDAPA 08.02.03.105.01.i: Rules Governing Thoroughness: high school graduation requirements (Health/Wellness)
Last reviewed against each statute on the state’s official website. This is a plain-language summary for general information, not legal advice. Laws change, so read the statute or ask a lawyer before you rely on it.
Managing a compliant AED program in Idaho
AED Log keeps the records Idaho law asks for, and reminds you before anything lapses.
- Monthly AED inspections on a phone, with a dated record of every check (inspection tracking)
- Pad and battery expiration dates, with a warning before each one (expiration tracking)
Plans start at $114 a year for one AED, with unlimited users and locations. Start a free trial (no credit card) or talk to us.
Idaho AED laws FAQ
Are businesses required to have an AED in Idaho?
No. Neither Idaho law nor federal OSHA requires businesses to have an AED. An insurer, landlord or accreditor may still ask for one.
Do you need medical direction for an AED in Idaho?
No. Idaho law doesn’t require a physician to oversee an AED program. You can still choose one: AED Log’s Medical Direction add-on is $65 per AED per year.
Is AED training required in Idaho?
Not for AED owners in general. Public high school students must get at least one hands-on CPR training session, including how to use an AED, in the required Health/Wellness course (IDAPA 08.02.03.105.01.i).
Does Idaho law require AED inspections?
No. Idaho law doesn’t set an inspection rule for AED owners in general. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and keep a dated record of each check.
Do you have to register an AED in Idaho?
No. Idaho law doesn’t require AED owners to register an AED or report where it is. Telling your local EMS agency is still worth doing: some 911 centers can direct a caller to the nearest AED.
What does Idaho law require after an AED is used?
Idaho law doesn’t require a report after an AED is used. Call 911 anyway, then replace the pads, check the AED and its rescue kit, and write down what happened while it’s fresh.
Are AEDs required in Idaho schools?
No. Idaho law doesn’t require AEDs in schools or at school sports.
Do gyms in Idaho need an AED?
No. Idaho law doesn’t require health clubs or gyms to have an AED.
What does the Idaho Good Samaritan law cover?
People who stop at an accident or emergency, including a mental health or suicidal crisis, and give first aid or medical or psychological help in good faith without being paid cannot be sued unless they were grossly negligent.
Does the Idaho Good Samaritan law protect someone who uses an AED?
Yes for the rescuer, less so for the owner. Anyone who reasonably uses an AED without pay is protected unless grossly negligent or reckless, but the law says nothing about protecting the AED's owner (Idaho Code § 39-703).
Which Idaho laws cover AEDs?
Idaho’s AED rules come from Idaho Code §§ 39-701 to 39-703, Idaho Code § 5-330 and IDAPA 08.02.03.105.01.i, each linked to its official text on this page.