(410 ILCS 4/5)

Sec. 5. Findings; intent. The General Assembly finds that timely attention in medical emergencies saves lives, and that trained use of automated external defibrillators in medical emergency response can increase the number of lives saved. It is the intent of the General Assembly to encourage training in lifesaving first aid, to set standards for the use of automated external defibrillators and to encourage their use.

(Source: P.A. 91-524, eff. 1-1-00.)