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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to create the "Hamza Syed Law" which requires recreational facilities to have an automated external defibrillator accessible during its hours of operation.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Hamza Syed Law," mandates that all recreational facilities, defined as any publicly or privately owned building, structure, or property primarily used for recreation or physical activity, must have a functioning and registered automated external defibrillator (AED) accessible to the public during their operating hours. An AED is a portable device that can deliver an electric shock to restart a heart that has stopped beating unexpectedly, a condition known as sudden cardiac arrest. The bill aims to improve emergency response in recreational settings by ensuring these life-saving devices are readily available.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Vince Deeds (R)*,
Trenton Barnhart (R),
Scott Fuller (R),
Bill Hamilton (R),
Tom Takubo (R),
Ryan Weld (R),
Last Action
To Education (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=889&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb889%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=889 |
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