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AED Laws in Nevada (2026)

Short answer: Nevada requires AEDs in schools: only high schools in counties of 100,000+ population; elsewhere optional (NRS 450B.620 ‘may’). 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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Nevada AED requirements at a glance

Setting Status in Nevada What we found Law
K-12 schools Required Only high schools in counties of 100,000+ population; elsewhere optional (NRS 450B.620 ‘may’) NRS 450B.600
Gyms and health clubs No statewide mandate found NRS 450B.620: health clubs ‘may’ place an AED see sources
Government buildings Limited requirement NRS 450B.600(1)(e): Capitol, Legislative Building, Grant Sawyer Building; plus 5 county buildings in large counties 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 Nevada schools

Nevada requires AEDs in schools. Only high schools in counties of 100,000+ population; elsewhere optional (NRS 450B.620 ‘may’). The law is NRS 450B.600.

AEDs in Nevada gyms and health clubs

Nevada 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 Nevada

We found no general Nevada 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 Nevada

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.

Nevada AED law: questions buyers ask

Are AEDs required in Nevada schools?

Nevada requires AEDs in schools: only high schools in counties of 100,000+ population; elsewhere optional (NRS 450B.620 ‘may’).

Do gyms in Nevada need an AED?

No. Nevada has no statewide gym AED mandate.

Is there Good Samaritan protection for AED use in Nevada?

Yes. Nevada protects people who use an AED in good faith from civil liability.

Do Nevada employers have to provide an AED?

No general Nevada law requires private employers to have one. OSHA encourages AEDs but does not require them.

Sources

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.

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