California AB387 mandates youth sports organizations to ensure access to AEDs during practices and matches.

California AB387, the Nevaeh Youth Sports Safety Act, requires youth sports organizations to ensure athletes have access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) during official practices and matches. The bill mandates that youth sports organizations ensure coaches are certified in CPR and AED operation, and that there is a written cardiac emergency response plan. Public or private local facilities hosting youth sports programs must maintain and test AEDs according to established guidelines. The bill also requires facilities and organizations to share financial costs associated with AEDs.

California AB387 mandates youth sports organizations to ensure access to AEDs during practices and matches.

California AB387, the Nevaeh Youth Sports Safety Act, requires youth sports organizations to ensure athletes have access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) during official practices and matches. The bill mandates that youth sports organizations ensure coaches are certified in CPR and AED operation, and that there is a written cardiac emergency response plan. Public or private local facilities hosting youth sports programs must maintain and test AEDs according to established guidelines. The bill also requires facilities and organizations to share financial costs associated with AEDs.