The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to require that an ambulance, if available, be present at all middle school and high school football games regulated by the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission. This requirement is set to take effect by the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, the bill stipulates that if the ambulance is called away for an emergency, the football game may continue without interruption.

The legislation is named The Alex Miller Law, in memory of a Roane County football player who tragically died during a game. It also reinforces existing requirements for an automated external defibrillator and emergency action plans to be present at athletic events, with trained personnel on-site. The bill includes provisions to protect individuals and entities from civil liability when they attempt to comply with these requirements in good faith.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-2-25c