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SB 11

Requiring the state 911 board to establish requirements for 911 telecommunicators to receive training and continuous education in telecommunicator-cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas bill mandates 911 dispatchers receive CPR training to guide callers through life-saving techniques during cardiac emergencies.

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Bill Summary · SB 11

Legislative bill overview

SB 11 requires Kansas's state 911 board to establish mandatory training and continuing education standards for 911 telecommunicators in performing telephone-guided cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The bill aims to ensure that emergency dispatchers can effectively guide callers through life-saving CPR techniques during cardiac emergencies.

Why is this important

Dispatcher-assisted CPR significantly improves survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims, with research showing it can double or triple survival chances. By standardizing training requirements across the state, this bill could create more consistent emergency response quality and potentially save lives during the critical window before paramedics arrive.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Training and certification programs require funding for materials, instructors, and staff time—the bill doesn't specify how these costs would be covered
  • Staffing and workload concerns: Mandating additional training may create compliance burdens on 911 centers already facing staffing shortages and high call volumes
  • Defining standards: The bill delegates specifics to the 911 board, leaving unclear what training duration, recertification frequency, and competency measures would actually be required

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

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