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HF 1175

Cardiac emergency response plans required, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ned Carroll and 10 co-sponsors

Minnesota requires schools and public facilities to establish cardiac emergency response plans with state funding to improve sudden cardiac arrest survival rates.

Authors added Gottfried and Rehrauer
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Bill Summary · HF 1175

Legislative bill overview

HF 1175 requires Minnesota schools, public facilities, and potentially other institutions to develop and implement cardiac emergency response plans. The bill appropriates state funding to support these planning requirements, likely including training, equipment acquisition, and coordination efforts.

Why is this important

Sudden cardiac arrest can be fatal within minutes, and rapid response with CPR and defibrillation (AED use) significantly improves survival rates. Standardized emergency response plans ensure staff are trained and equipment is accessible when critical cardiac events occur, potentially saving lives in community settings.

Potential points of contention

  • Unfunded mandate concerns: While the bill appropriates money, critics may argue the funding is insufficient for all required institutions to fully comply, shifting costs to schools and facilities
  • Implementation burden: Developing comprehensive plans, training staff, maintaining AEDs, and conducting drills requires ongoing resources and administrative coordination that some facilities may struggle to sustain
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's specific requirements for which facilities must comply and what constitutes an adequate plan may be unclear, potentially creating inconsistent implementation across the state

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

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