BILL NUMBER: S5638
SPONSOR: BAILEY
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to requiring CPR and
AED training by youth league coaches
 
PURPOSE:
This bill requires coaches in New York state who coach youth leagues to
be trained and certified in the use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and
automated external defibrillators.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section one of the bill amends the public health law by adding a new
section 2596.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
This bill protects young athletes and promotes safety in athletics by
requiring coaches to have up-to-date CPR and AED certification. It is
critical to safeguard the health and well-being of participants in youth
sports by ensuring that coaches have the requisite training to respond
to a medical emergency.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2023-24: S8849A - Passed Senate
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
To be determined.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect in 90 days.