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Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill

A Bill to require the installation of automated external defibrillators in public buildings, sporting facilities, schools, higher education and other education and skills facilities, and facilities that provide care to vulnerable people; and to make associated provision about training and signage.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist Party

Parliament last updated

22 March 2023

In Plain English

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This bill would require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to be installed in a wide range of public buildings and education facilities, and in care settings for vulnerable people. It also sets requirements for training staff and for clear signage to ensure AEDs can be found and used quickly in an emergency.

Key Points

  • Mandatory installation of AEDs in public buildings, sporting facilities, schools, higher education and other education and skills facilities, and in facilities that provide care to vulnerable people.
  • Includes provisions on training for staff and clear signage so AEDs are easy to locate and use.
  • Originating in the Commons and sponsored by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party).
  • Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons.

Progress

The bill has completed its 1st reading (June 2022) and is at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons (March 2023). No further stages are listed in the provided information.

Who is affected?

Members of the public who use public buildings and sporting facilitiesPupils, students and staff in schools, colleges and other education and skills facilitiesPeople living in or receiving care in facilities that provide care to vulnerable peopleStaff and volunteers working in these facilities

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

20 Jun 2022

2nd readingCommons

24 Mar 2023

Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill

23 Jun 2022

This Bill was withdrawn on Tuesday 21 March and will not progress any further.

Documents (1)

Bill 63 2022-23 (as introduced)
BillCommons
20 Jul 2022

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.