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HB 3275

SCH-CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Diane Blair-Sherlock and 26 co-sponsors

Requires paid head coaches to be CPR/AED certified and schools to adopt Cardiac Emergency Response Plans with listed AEDs, trained teams, and annual drills.

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Bill Summary · HB 3275

HB 3275 — School Cardiac Emergency Response (SCH‑CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE)

Introduced: Feb 25, 2025
House Amendment 001 filed: Apr 7, 2025
Primary sponsor: Rep. Lisa Davis (changes from initial sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias)
Status (as of Jun 2, 2025): Passed House (3rd Reading 4/10/2025, 85–27); House Floor Amendment No. 1 adopted; Re‑referred to Assignments (Rule 3‑9(a)) 6/02/2025. See legislative actions for full chronology.

Purpose / Intent

To reduce mortality and severe outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) at schools and school‑sponsored athletic events by (1) ensuring coaches and activity sponsors are certified in CPR, first aid, and AED use, and (2) requiring school cardiac emergency response plans (CERPs) with trained teams, AED availability/maintenance, and regular drills.

Key provisions

  • Adds Section 1.12 to the Interscholastic Athletic Organization Act:

    • Requires entities that govern or sponsor interscholastic athletics to mandate certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use.
    • Certification in CPR and AED use must follow national, evidence‑based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines.
    • House Amendment 001 narrows the required certifications to “paid school head coaches or chief sponsors of the activity” (the engrossed bill language earlier required “all school coaches”).

  • Amends Section 60 of the School Safety Drill Act to require school districts and private schools to develop a cardiac emergency response plan (CERP) that:

    • Conforms to nationally recognized, evidence‑based standards (e.g., American Heart Association, Project ADAM).
    • Lists every AED on campus; mandates clear marking, manufacturer‑recommended maintenance, and installation/maintenance consistent with the Physical Fitness Facility Medical Emergency Preparedness Act, AHA guidance, or other nationally recognized emergency cardiovascular care guidelines.
    • Provides training and information on symptoms of SCA, hands‑only CPR, and AED use to teachers, administrators, coaches, and other designated staff (in alignment with the Comprehensive Health Education Act where referenced).
    • Establishes a cardiac emergency response team certified in CPR and AED use.
    • Requires annual cardiac response drills (may be conducted without student participation) in partnership with local emergency medical services.

Who would be affected

  • School districts and private schools (must create/update CERPs, maintain AEDs, conduct drills).
  • Inter‑scholastic athletic associations and entities that set coach requirements.
  • School coaches/chief sponsors (must obtain and maintain certifications); under the amendment, requirement focuses on paid head coaches/chief sponsors.
  • Local EMS partners involved in drills.
  • Students, staff, and spectators who would benefit from improved preparedness.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Bill moved through Education Policy Committee, passed the House (85–27) on 4/10/2025.
  • House Amendment 001 (filed 4/7/2025) replaced substantive text in some drafts and was adopted on the House floor.
  • Re‑referred to Senate Assignments 6/02/2025; no enacted effective date specified in the bill text. The bill summary flags that the Act “may require reimbursement” under the State Mandates Act.

Potential impacts / considerations

  • Public‑safety benefit: increases readiness for SCA, likely to improve survival if implemented.
  • Fiscal impact: training, certification, AED purchase/installation, maintenance, and drills could impose costs on schools and associations. The bill notes potential State Mandates Act implications (reimbursement may be required).
  • Implementation details (frequency of recertification, funding sources, enforcement mechanisms) are not specified in the text and would affect administrative burden.

Sponsors / cosponsors (selected)

Primary/lead sponsors include Rep. Lisa Davis and earlier sponsors listed include Rep. Laura Faver Dias and Sen. Adriane Johnson (alternate/primary listings). Multiple House cosponsors across both parties are recorded in the bill history.

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

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