Illinois Compiled Statutes
745 ILCS 49/12 (2026)
Use of an automated external defibrillator; exemption from civil liability for emergency care
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(745 ILCS 49/12)
Sec. 12. Use of an automated external defibrillator; exemption
from civil liability for emergency care. As provided in Section 30 of the Automated External Defibrillator Act, any automated external defibrillator user who in good faith and without fee or compensation renders
emergency medical care involving the use of an automated
external defibrillator in accordance with his or her training is
not liable for any civil damages as a result of any act or
omission, except for willful and wanton misconduct, by that
person in rendering that care.
(Source: P.A. 95-447, eff. 8-27-07.)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 2008–2008 · leading case: Muno v. Condell Med. Ctr., 891 N.E.2d 495 (Ill. App. Ct. 2008).
Muno v. Condell Med. Ctr., 891 N.E.2d 495 (Ill. App. Ct. 2008). “” See 745 ILCS 49/12 (West 2006) (person who renders emergency care with a defribulator “in good faith, not for compensation” is immune); 745 ILCS 49/20 (West 2006) (person providing care at a free dental clinic “who receives no fee or compensation” is immune); 745 ILCS 49/30(a)…”
Muno v. Condell Med. Ctr. (Ill. App. Ct. 2008). “" See 745 ILCS 49/12 (West 2006) (person who renders emergency care with a defribulator "in good faith, not for compensation" is immune); 745 ILCS 49/20 (West 2006) (person providing care at a free dental clinic "who receives no fee or compensation" is immune); 745 ILCS 49/30(a)…”
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