Plain English Breakdown
The phrase 'as specified' appears multiple times regarding certification and maintenance standards; these details are not included in the provided summary text.
Nevaeh Youth Sports Safety Act
This law delays the deadline for youth sports groups to have defibrillators, removes the rule that only medical professionals can use them, and requires coaches to get training.
What This Bill Does
- Delays the requirement for teams to have an automated external defibrillator (AED) until January 1, 2028.
- Removes the rule that a medical professional must operate an AED during games or practices.
- Requires coaches to be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and how to use an AED by January 1, 2027.
- Mandates that youth sports organizations create a written emergency response plan by January 1, 2027.
- Requires teams to test and maintain their AEDs properly starting in 2028.
Who It Names or Affects
- Youth sports organizations
- Coaches of youth sports teams
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill states coaches must be certified 'as specified' but does not list the exact training standards in this summary.
- The bill requires AED maintenance and testing to be done 'as specified' without listing specific steps here.
- No effective date is listed in the provided metadata, though the law has been enacted.