NM HB256

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) must be clearly marked and easily accessible during all school athletic activities, including games, competitions, and practices

Every school in New Mexico must install an AED and maintain it according to manufacturer guidelines

Each school must develop a cardiac emergency response plan using nationally recognized, evidence-based elements that identifies designated personnel and establishes protocols for sudden cardiac arrest emergencies

Public non-charter high schools must comply by the 2026-2027 school year; elementary schools, middle schools, charter schools, and private schools must comply by 2027-2028

The department must adopt rules for training school employees on AED use consistent with American Heart Association standards