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SF1791 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Public access automated external defibrillator smart monitored cabinets appropriation; Faith's Law

Related bill: HF2473

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota Senate bill (S.F. No. 1791) proposes to allocate $24 million from the general fund to the Department of Education for a grant program. The funds will be used to purchase, install, and maintain up to 2,000 publicly accessible automated external defibrillator (AED) smart monitored cabinets on school grounds.

Key provisions include:
- Grants will be administered by the Minnesota State High School League in partnership with the Anyone Can Save A Life program.
- AED units must be placed in publicly accessible locations, either outdoors or in always-accessible indoor facilities.
- Recipients must maintain the AED units for five years without seeking additional public funding.
- AEDs must meet Minnesota’s public access AED requirements and be suitable for environmental conditions.

The bill also mandates a report by the Minnesota State High School League to legislative committees by October 1, 2026, detailing grant allocations and AED installations. This appropriation is a one-time expenditure.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toEducation Finance
February 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Finance

Citations

 
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      "summary": "This bill references the definition of public access AEDs as provided in section 403.51, subdivision 1",
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