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WV SB619

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Takubo

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all West Virginia county school boards to implement a "Stop the Bleed" bleeding control program beginning in the 2026-2027 school year
  • Mandates bleeding control kits be placed in classrooms and common areas, containing tourniquets, compression bandages, gauze, gloves, scissors, and instructional documents
  • Requires faculty and staff to receive bleeding control training every other year, covering hemorrhage recognition, direct pressure application, wound packing, and tourniquet use
  • Incorporates bleeding control training into curriculum for students in grades 9-12
  • Grants school personnel civil immunity for acts done using bleeding control kits, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct
  • Allows funding through individual donations, gifts, or legislative appropriation

Legislative Description

Creating Stop the Bleed Act

Education (K12)

Last Action

To Education

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/24/2026
Health and Human Resources1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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