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This bill requires all recreational youth facilities in Kansas to develop and implement comprehensive cardiac emergency response plans, which must include the placement of at least one automated external defibrillator, or AED, a portable device that can analyze a person's heart rhythm and deliver an electrical shock to restore a normal heartbeat. These plans, which should be based on statewide standards, must outline procedures for responding to suspected sudden cardiac arrest, including identifying and assisting individuals, summoning emergency medical services, and documenting actions taken. The plans also mandate the establishment of a cardiac emergency response team, designation of trained personnel for AED and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) use, annual drills to practice the plan, and communication systems with local emergency medical services. A "recreational youth facility" is defined as any public or private place regularly offering organized recreational activities for individuals under 18 years old where staff are always present, such as swimming pools, camps, gyms, and play areas, but it excludes facilities already covered by school district regulations or licensed day care centers. The governing body or chief executive officer of each facility must annually review and update its cardiac emergency response plan.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb377/