The bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia to establish the "Hamza Syed Law," which mandates that all recreational facilities must have a functioning and registered automated external defibrillator (AED) accessible to the public during their operating hours. This new requirement is intended to enhance public safety by ensuring that life-saving equipment is readily available in case of cardiac emergencies at recreational venues.

In addition to the AED requirement, the bill also defines several key terms related to cardiac emergencies, including "automated external defibrillator," "cardiac emergency response plan," and "recreation facility." It outlines the responsibilities of schools in developing cardiac emergency response plans, training staff in CPR and AED use, and ensuring that students and their guardians are informed about the signs of sudden cardiac arrest. The bill emphasizes the importance of integrating these plans with local emergency services and maintaining ongoing training and evaluation to improve response to cardiac emergencies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-5-22e