An Act requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires facilities hosting or providing athletic or sporting events, such as stadiums and sports centers, to have at least one automated external defibrillator (AED) and at least one trained employee or volunteer present during sporting activities. It mandates that facilities install placards showing AED locations and establishes guidelines for training and supervision related to AED use. The bill also outlines procedures for identifying and utilizing volunteers trained in CPR and AED operation if necessary.
Key provisions
- Facilities hosting sporting events must have at least one AED.
- At least one trained employee or volunteer must be present during sporting activities.
- Facilities must display a map indicating AED locations.
- Employees and volunteers must be trained in CPR and AED use.
- Procedures are established for identifying and utilizing volunteers.
- The Department of Public Health will create regulations and guidelines for AED implementation.
- The bill excludes school-sponsored athletic events at school gymnasiums.
Who is affected
- Sports facilities (stadiums, sports centers, gyms)
- Event organizers
- Employees of sports facilities
- Volunteers at sports facilities
- Attendees of sporting events
Notable changes
- Requires AEDs to be readily available during sporting events.
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House Committee on Ways and Means
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