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AED Laws in Mississippi (2026)
Short answer: Mississippi requires schools to have a cardiac emergency response plan that places AEDs: CERP required in all public schools from 2024-25; AED placement dictated by the CERP; purchase may be donation-funded. There is no statewide gym AED mandate. Like every state, it gives Good Samaritan immunity to people who use an AED in good faith. Verified 1 Oct 2026 against the state code and the SCA Foundation review.
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Mississippi AED requirements at a glance
| Setting | Status in Mississippi | What we found | Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-12 schools | Required through a cardiac emergency response plan | CERP required in all public schools from 2024-25; AED placement dictated by the CERP; purchase may be donation-funded | Miss. Laws 2024, SB 2349 |
| Gyms and health clubs | No statewide mandate found | Not among the 14 states the SCA Foundation lists | see sources |
| Government buildings | No statewide mandate verified | No state-building mandate verified | none found |
| Private workplaces | No general mandate found | No general private workplace mandate found | none found |
| Good Samaritan immunity | Yes | Protects people who use an AED in good faith | SCA Foundation review of state laws |
AEDs in Mississippi schools
Mississippi reaches schools through a required cardiac emergency response plan (CERP). CERP required in all public schools from 2024-25; AED placement dictated by the CERP; purchase may be donation-funded. The law is Miss. Laws 2024, SB 2349. A CERP that places AEDs means the school has to buy them.
AEDs in Mississippi gyms and health clubs
Mississippi has no statewide AED mandate for gyms or health clubs. Many clubs still keep one because members are high-risk and insurers ask about it.
Workplaces and government buildings in Mississippi
We found no general Mississippi law that requires private employers to have an AED, and no verified mandate for state buildings. Federal OSHA does not require AEDs either, though it encourages employers to consider them. Local fire codes and building codes can add requirements, so check with your local authority.
Good Samaritan protection in Mississippi
Every state protects people who use an AED in good faith from civil liability (SCA Foundation review of state AED laws). Most of these laws expect the AED to be maintained and, in some states, registered with local EMS. A unit with expired pads or a dead battery can weaken the protection.
Mississippi AED law: questions buyers ask
Are AEDs required in Mississippi schools?
Mississippi requires schools to have a cardiac emergency response plan that places AEDs: CERP required in all public schools from 2024-25; AED placement dictated by the CERP; purchase may be donation-funded.
Do gyms in Mississippi need an AED?
No. Mississippi has no statewide gym AED mandate.
Is there Good Samaritan protection for AED use in Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi protects people who use an AED in good faith from civil liability.
Do Mississippi employers have to provide an AED?
No general Mississippi law requires private employers to have one. OSHA encourages AEDs but does not require them.
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Last verified 1 Oct 2026. This page summarises the law for buyers and is not legal advice. Read the statute or ask counsel before you rely on it.