This bill mandates the installation of trauma kits in public schools and establishes a dedicated fund to support this initiative. Specifically, it amends RSA 155-A:33-a to include public schools in the requirement for trauma kits, which must contain essential first aid items such as tourniquets and bleeding control bandages. The Department of Administrative Services, in collaboration with the Department of Safety, will determine the number of trauma kits needed per school and prioritize their placement. Additionally, the bill clarifies that property managers are not obligated to respond to emergencies using these kits and exempts vacant or under-construction buildings from this requirement.

To facilitate the implementation of this law, the bill creates the Trauma Kit Fund, which will be maintained separately in the state treasury and continually appropriated to the Department of Administrative Services for the procurement and distribution of trauma kits. An initial appropriation of $25,000 is allocated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, to support this fund. The estimated cost for equipping all public schools with trauma kits is approximately $52,657, with the potential for additional expenses in subsequent years for maintenance and replacement. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 155-A:33-a, 6:12
SB429 text: 155-A:33-a, 6:12