Bill 140 explained in plain English
Defibrillator Registry Act, 2019
Ontario legislature bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
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Official Legislative Assembly of Ontario snapshot for 42nd Parliament, 1st Session. Representative vote breakdowns appear when the Assembly publishes an Ayes and Nays page for the bill.
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Bill 140 enacts the Defibrillator Registry Act, 2019, to create a registry of public automated external defibrillators (AEDs) accessible to 9-1-1 services, and sets requirements for reporting and maintaining these devices.
This bill proposes to create the Defibrillator Registry Act, 2019. This Act would establish a registry for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) located in public places across Ontario. The registry would be accessible to 9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers. People responsible for premises with AEDs would be required to report the installation, removal, or relocation of AEDs to a Registrar. They would also need to maintain and test the AEDs according to guidelines. The Minister responsible would appoint the Registrar, could develop programs to help identify AED installation locations and maintenance, and would establish a system for public complaints about alleged violations of the Act.
- Enacts the Defibrillator Registry Act, 2019.
- Requires the creation of a registry of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) located in premises accessible to the public.
- Requires that this registry be made available to 9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers in Ontario.
- Requires people responsible for premises with AEDs to report the installation, removal, or relocation of AEDs to a Registrar.
- Requires people responsible for premises with AEDs to maintain and test the AEDs.
- Allows the Minister responsible for the Act to appoint a Registrar.
- Allows the Minister to develop programs and services to assist with AED installation and maintenance.
- Requires the Minister to establish a mechanism for public complaints regarding alleged contraventions of sections related to AED reporting and maintenance.
- Owners or persons responsible for premises accessible to the public where defibrillators are installed.
- The Minister responsible for the administration of the Act.
- 9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers in Ontario.
- Members of the public who may wish to report alleged contraventions.
- Obligation to notify the Registrar within 30 days of installing a defibrillator in a public-access premises.
- Obligation to provide precise location, access limitations, and maintenance/testing details when notifying the Registrar.
- Obligation to notify the Registrar before removing or relocating a defibrillator and provide updated information.
- Obligation for the person responsible for a premises to ensure the defibrillator is maintained and tested according to manufacturer guidelines and any prescribed requirements.
- Obligation to keep records of defibrillator maintenance and testing.
- Right for 9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers to have immediate access to the defibrillator registry.
- Right for the public to use a mechanism to report alleged contraventions of sections 3 and 4.
- The Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
- Within 30 days after Royal Assent, persons responsible for premises with installed defibrillators must notify the Registrar.
- Notification of installation must be made within 30 days of installation.
- Notification of removal or relocation must be made before the event.
- The Minister is required to establish a complaints mechanism for alleged contraventions of sections 3 and 4.
- The exact definition of 'prescribed' information, manner, and times for notifications, maintenance, and testing will be determined by regulations, which are not detailed in this bill.
- The specific details regarding the designation of a person other than the owner as responsible for a premises will be determined by regulations.
- The bill does not specify penalties for contraventions.
- The bill does not specify the exact format or content of the programs and services the Minister may develop.
- The bill does not specify the composition or operation of the complaints mechanism beyond its purpose.
This is a new Act that establishes rules and requirements regarding the registration and maintenance of defibrillators in public places.
Source: Title of Bill 140
This Act is referenced to define the 'Minister' responsible for administering the new Defibrillator Registry Act.
Source: Section 1 (1)
This Act is referenced as the basis for appointing a public servant as the Registrar under the new Defibrillator Registry Act.
Source: Section 2 (1)
The Minister is empowered to make regulations concerning various aspects of the Act, including specific details for reporting, maintenance, testing, and inspections, and designating responsible persons.
Source: Section 8
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