The bill amends several sections of the Revised Code to enhance safety measures in athletic facilities and schools by establishing staffing requirements for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. It mandates that each sports and recreation location, as well as schools, must have an AED on-site and that a sufficient number of staff members must be trained in its use. Additionally, emergency action plans for the use of AEDs must be adopted and reviewed annually. The bill also specifies that the Department of Health will develop a model emergency action plan that includes guidelines for the placement of AEDs in various school-related locations.

Key insertions in the bill include the requirement for annual reviews of emergency action plans and the expansion of AED placement to include any school-related locations as defined by the Department of Health. The bill also introduces a new section that outlines specific responsibilities for athletic facilities, including staff training in AED use and the development of emergency action plans. Notably, the bill repeals existing sections of the Revised Code that are being amended, ensuring that the new provisions take precedence.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3701.851
As Reported By House Committee: 755.13, 3313.717, 3314.16, 3701.851