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House committee hears broad support for bill requiring cardiac emergency plans, AED access in schools
Summary
Lawmakers and medical groups urged support for HB 4160, which would require K–12 schools to adopt cardiac emergency response plans aligning with national standards, ensure AEDs are accessible and maintained, and train staff; stakeholders urged clarity on funding and timelines.
A House Committee on Education public hearing on Feb. 11 heard testimony urging passage of House Bill 4160, a measure that would require every K–12 school in the state to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan that specifies AED placement, maintenance and staff training.
Supporters, including the bill sponsor, Representative Wright, the American Heart Association and pediatric cardiologists, said the bill focuses on preparedness rather than a new unfunded mandate. "Survival depends on minutes, on recognition, CPR, rapid access to AEDs," Representative Wright told the committee, arguing the measure preserves local control while ensuring clear plans and routine maintenance.
Medical witnesses and survivors described real incidents in which working AEDs and trained…
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