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Assembly committee advances bill to require youth sports emergency plans, AED maintenance and coach training
Summary
The Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism Committee voted 9-0 to pass AB 310, which would require youth sports organizations to adopt written emergency response plans that identify AED locations, ensure routine AED testing and provide coach training in AED use and CPR.
AB 310 passed the California State Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism Committee on a 9-0 vote after lawmakers and witnesses debated cost and implementation concerns.
The bill would require youth sports organizations to adopt a written emergency response plan that identifies the location of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), establishes procedures for responding to a cardiac emergency, mandates routine maintenance and testing of AEDs, and requires opportunities for coaches to receive training in AED use and CPR. Assemblymember (author) said the measure builds on the California Neveah Youth Sports Safety Act (AB 1467) enacted last year, which required AED availability at sporting events.
Committee members and supporters said sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death among student athletes and timely…
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