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A 4166

Requires automated external defibrillator equipment to be immediately available at school-sponsored events

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Maritza Davila and 2 co-sponsors

Requires AEDs to be immediately accessible at school-sponsored events to shorten emergency response time and better protect students and attendees.

REFERRED TO EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · A 4166

Summary of Bill A 4166 (New York Assembly)

Overview

Bill A 4166 would require that automated external defibrillator (AED) equipment be immediately available at school-sponsored events. The bill is currently in the Legislature’s committee stage, having been referred to the Education Committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary aim is to ensure prompt access to AEDs at events affiliated with schools, with the goal of improving outcomes in the event of a cardiac emergency.
  • By mandating immediate availability, the bill seeks to reduce response time and increase the likelihood of timely intervention.

Key Provisions (as described)

  • Requires AED equipment to be immediately available at school-sponsored events.
  • The summary available does not specify additional requirements (e.g., quantity, placement, accessibility standards, maintenance, or training requirements). Those details, if included in the bill’s text, are not provided here.

Who/What Is Affected

  • School-sponsored events throughout the jurisdiction covered by the New York State Assembly.
  • Institutions and organizers hosting such events would likely bear responsibility for ensuring AEDs are immediately accessible, though the exact operational requirements (e.g., staffing, signage, or maintenance) are not specified in the information provided.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 31, 2025.
  • Legislative Actions: On January 31, 2025, the bill was referred to the Education Committee (listed twice in the provided actions, likely a clerical duplication).
  • Status: Refer­red to Education (indicating it is in the committee stage and has not yet moved to a floor vote).

Sponsors and Related Legislation

  • Primary Sponsor: Michaelle C. Solages
  • Co-sponsors: Maritza Davila; Amy Paulin
  • Related Bills:
    • A 7013 (prior-session)
    • S 6863 (companion) – listed as a companion in the Senate
    • S 6863 (companion) – duplicate listing in the provided materials

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Schools and event organizers may need to ensure AED devices are readily accessible at all school-sponsored events, which could have implications for procurement, placement, and quick access planning.
  • The fiscal impact (costs of AED devices, maintenance, and potential training) is not specified in the provided summary.
  • Once in effect, compliance would likely be monitored by the Education Department or relevant authority, with adherence assessed during audits or inspections (not specified in the summary).

Next Steps

  • If advanced, the bill would proceed through the Education Committee, potentially moving to the full Assembly for a vote, and could intersect with Senate processes given the companion bill in S 6863.

Notes: This summary reflects the information provided. The text of the bill would clarify operational details such as exact requirements, exemptions, enforcement mechanisms, funding, and implementation timelines.

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

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