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.
House of Commons
Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist Party
22 March 2023
This Bill would require automated external defibrillators to be installed in a wide range of public settings, including public buildings, sporting facilities, schools, higher and further education, and care facilities for vulnerable people. It also establishes training and signage requirements for those devices. It is currently at its second reading in the House of Commons, introduced by Jim Shannon of the DUP.
The Bill is at its second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination and possible amendments.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was withdrawn on Tuesday 21 March and will not progress any further.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.