AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY STOP-THE-BLEED PROGRAMS.

SB 863 allocates $1 million from the General Fund to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection for community programs that teach people how to control severe bleeding in emergencies. The funding supports local training initiatives to equip community members with life-saving techniques for bleeding incidents, directly benefiting residents in areas where rapid response may be delayed. This fiscal year 2026 appropriation requires the department to develop and implement these stop-the-bleed programs across communities. The bill focuses solely on providing financial resources for training, with no new regulations or requirements for individuals or organizations.