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AED Laws in New Hampshire (2026)
Short answer: New Hampshire has no statewide school AED mandate today: athletic emergency action plan required; AED rules apply only ‘if the school has AEDs’ (2024 ch.286). 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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New Hampshire AED requirements at a glance
| Setting | Status in New Hampshire | What we found | Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-12 schools | No statewide mandate found | Athletic emergency action plan required; AED rules apply only ‘if the school has AEDs’ (2024 ch.286) | RSA 200:40-c |
| 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 New Hampshire schools
New Hampshire has no statewide school AED mandate today. Athletic emergency action plan required; AED rules apply only ‘if the school has AEDs’ (2024 ch.286). Districts and athletic associations can still require one, so check your district policy.
AEDs in New Hampshire gyms and health clubs
New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire
We found no general New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire
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.
New Hampshire AED law: questions buyers ask
Are AEDs required in New Hampshire schools?
New Hampshire has no statewide school AED mandate today: athletic emergency action plan required; AED rules apply only ‘if the school has AEDs’ (2024 ch.286).
Do gyms in New Hampshire need an AED?
No. New Hampshire has no statewide gym AED mandate.
Is there Good Samaritan protection for AED use in New Hampshire?
Yes. New Hampshire protects people who use an AED in good faith from civil liability.
Do New Hampshire employers have to provide an AED?
No general New Hampshire 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.