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SB 1190

AN ACT REQUIRING NURSING HOMES AND MANAGED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES TO BE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Saud Anwar and 4 co-sponsors

Connecticut would require nursing homes and managed residential communities to install automated external defibrillators with trained staff to improve cardiac arrest survival rates.

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Bill Summary · SB 1190

Legislative bill overview

SB 1190 mandates that nursing homes and managed residential communities in Connecticut install and maintain automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on their premises. The bill requires these facilities to have staff trained in AED use and establishes standards for equipment placement and maintenance.

Why is this important

Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in elderly populations, and immediate defibrillation dramatically increases survival rates. Nursing homes and residential communities house vulnerable populations with high cardiac risk, making accessible AEDs potentially life-saving. The requirement addresses a gap in emergency preparedness infrastructure at facilities where residents spend most of their time.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Facilities must purchase AEDs ($1,200-$2,500 per unit), conduct staff training, and maintain equipment, which could strain budgets at smaller or financially struggling facilities
  • Staff training burden: Ongoing training requirements may place administrative demands on facilities already facing staffing shortages in healthcare sectors
  • Liability concerns: Unclear whether the bill addresses liability protections for facilities or staff when AEDs are used, which could create legal uncertainty
  • Enforcement mechanisms: The bill's enforcement provisions and penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the summary, raising questions about oversight effectiveness

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

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