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SF 3548

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and automated external defibrillator training for coaches requirement provision

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Abeler and 4 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill requiring all coaches to obtain CPR and AED training certification to improve emergency response capacity during athletic events.

Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Education Policy
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Bill Summary · SF 3548

Legislative bill overview

SF 3548 requires coaches in Minnesota to complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) training. The bill establishes a mandate that would apply to coaches across educational and athletic settings, ensuring they have life-saving certification.

Why is this important

Sudden cardiac events can occur during athletic activities, and immediate CPR and AED use significantly increase survival rates. Having trained coaches present provides critical response capacity before emergency medical services arrive, potentially saving lives in schools and youth sports programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and timelines: Coaches would need to complete training and maintain certifications, requiring time and financial resources for training programs
  • Scope and enforcement: Unclear whether the requirement applies to all coaches (volunteer, part-time, professional) and how compliance would be monitored and enforced
  • Liability and responsibility: May create legal questions about liability expectations if coaches are present but an incident still results in poor outcomes

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

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