Committee approves adding bleeding-control kits to school AED programs

Feb 3, 2026

The committee unanimously passed LC461386 ("6 29"), expanding K–12 AED programs to include bleeding-control kits and adding an appropriations clause; sponsors said funding has relied on the state trauma commission and the appropriation is intended to safeguard the program.

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A legislative committee voted unanimously to advance LC461386 (referred to in the hearing as "6 29"), a bill that adds bleeding-control kits to existing automated external defibrillator (AED) programs in public schools and inserts an appropriations clause to protect future funding.

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