Most U.S. states still do not require hotels to have these lifesaving devices. One notable exception is New York, which requires an AED in any building with a meeting room or ballroom that holds 1,000 or more people. New Jersey legislators may soon mandate defibrillators in hotels statewide.
The other major exception is Massachusetts, which requires AEDs in all health clubs including hotel fitness centers. Fifteen states and the District of Columbia require defibrillators in gyms, but most of these states exempt hotel fitness clubs from the requirement. Massachusetts does not.
Whether or not your state requires these devices, it’s recommended that every gym have multiple defibrillators available to meet the needs of cardiac arrest sufferers.