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KS SB377
Bill
Status
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Federal and State Affairs
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AI Summary
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Recreational youth facilities must adopt comprehensive cardiac emergency response plans based on statewide standards from the Kansas Secretary of Health and Environment
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Plans must include establishing a cardiac emergency response team, placing one or more automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and designating staff for AED and CPR training
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Facilities must define roles for personnel, law enforcement, and EMS during cardiac emergencies, including procedures for identifying cardiac arrest, summoning help, and documenting incidents
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Annual review of response plans and yearly simulation rehearsals by designated personnel are required
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"Recreational youth facility" includes public or private swimming facilities, camps, gyms, play areas, and before/after school care programs serving individuals under 18, but excludes school district facilities and day care facilities already covered under other statutes
Legislative Description
Requiring cardiac emergency response plans at all recreational youth facilities, including the placement of automatic external defibrillators.
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
1/27/2026