The bill amends the Kansas 911 Act to create a statewide emergency medical dispatch and telecommunicator cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) program, which will be managed by the state 911 board. It allows the board to hire or contract a medical director to oversee the program and establish a centralized quality assurance system. Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) will have the option to maintain their own emergency medical dispatch and CPR services or obtain them through the state board. A key provision is the introduction of minimum training standards for telecommunicator CPR, which PSAPs must adhere to by January 1, 2028. Additionally, the bill establishes an emergency medical dispatch and telecommunicator CPR fund to support the program and limits civil liability for entities providing these services, requiring proof of gross negligence for any claims.

The bill also revises existing laws regarding liability for governmental entities in cases of childhood sexual abuse. It clarifies that previous liability exceptions do not prevent claims related to childhood sexual abuse as defined in K.S.A. 60-523 and allows for the assessment of a governmental entity's negligence based on its policies and supervision of employees accused of such abuse. Furthermore, the bill repeals K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 12-5362 and 75-6104, indicating a significant shift in the legal framework concerning these matters. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book, ensuring prompt implementation of the new provisions.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 12-5362, 12-5382, 12-5390, 75-6104
As Amended by Senate Committee: 12-5362, 12-5382, 12-5390, 75-6104
{As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole}: 12-5362, 12-5382, 12-5390, 75-6104