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CA SB796

Emergency medical services: state-employed public safety personnel: optional first aid skills.


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Introduced
02/21/2025
In Committee
04/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Sections 1797.182 and 1797.183 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to emergency medical services.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing California law to clarify and standardize first aid and CPR training requirements for state-employed lifeguards, firefighters, and peace officers. Currently, these public safety personnel are required to be trained in first aid and CPR within one year of employment and must complete refresher training every three years. The bill specifically modifies the provisions for state agency employees by designating the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) as the authorizing entity for optional first aid and CPR skills for these personnel. Under the new requirements, EMSA will be responsible for developing and implementing quality assurance and improvement (QA/QI) measures to ensure these skills are used safely and effectively. The bill references specific California Code of Regulations regarding first aid and CPR training for public safety personnel and aims to create a more centralized and standardized approach to optional advanced medical skills for state-employed public safety workers. The changes apply to lifeguards, firefighters, and peace officers who are not primarily in administrative or clerical roles, ensuring that these frontline personnel maintain high standards of emergency medical preparedness.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (on 05/23/2025)

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