Bill > SR8610

This resolution recognizes the critical issue of cardiac arrest in the United States, highlighting that over 350,000 people experience cardiac arrest outside hospitals annually, with only about 10% surviving. The resolution emphasizes the importance of CPR, noting that immediate CPR can double or triple a person's chance of survival, yet only 46% of cardiac arrest victims receive CPR from bystanders. It acknowledges effective solutions such as cardiac emergency response plans, CPR education, and automated external defibrillator (AED) training. The American Heart Association's goal of doubling cardiac arrest survival rates by 2030 is noted, with an emphasis on empowering bystanders to become "lifesavers" by learning CPR and responding quickly to cardiac emergencies. The resolution specifically proclaims February 2025 as American Heart Month, urging every household to learn CPR and become part of a "Nation of Lifesavers" to improve cardiac emergency response and survival rates, particularly highlighting that more than 23,000 children under 18 experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrests each year, with almost 40% occurring during sports activities.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8610&Year=2025&Initiative=false