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SB 387

AN ACT CONCERNING TOUR PROVIDERS AND THE PROVISION OF BASIC LIFE SUPPORT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Raghib Allie-Brennan and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut bill requires tour operators to employ BLS-certified staff and maintain defibrillators to improve emergency medical response during commercial guided experiences.

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Bill Summary · SB 387

Legislative bill overview

SB 387 would require tour providers in Connecticut to have personnel trained and certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and to maintain defibrillators (AEDs) on-site during operations. The bill establishes minimum training standards and equipment requirements for tour companies offering recreational or commercial guided experiences to the public.

Why is this important

Tour operators frequently lead groups in remote or isolated settings where emergency medical response times can be significantly delayed. By mandating BLS training and AED availability, the bill aims to improve survival rates for cardiac events and other medical emergencies that occur during tours, potentially saving lives before professional emergency services arrive.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost burden on small businesses: Smaller tour operators may struggle with the expenses of BLS certification for staff, AED purchases, and ongoing training requirements, potentially affecting their competitiveness or viability
  • Scope and definition ambiguity: The bill's applicability to different tour types (hiking, boat tours, historical tours, etc.) may be unclear, creating compliance uncertainty and potential disputes over which operators must comply
  • Liability and legal responsibility: The bill may inadvertently increase tour providers' liability exposure or create assumptions that BLS-equipped tours are "safer," potentially inviting lawsuits or creating false confidence in emergency response capabilities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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