HB 2529 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to policies for the use of automated external defibrillators at schools; declaring an emergency.

Summary
] Prescribes requirements for [ a cardiac emergency response plan for each school ] schools related to automated external defibrillators . Appropriates moneys to the Department of Education for distribution to school districts and public charter schools to assist in the implementation of the requirements [ of the plan ]. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Introduced A-Engrossed · 5 edits
MODERATE
HB 2529 was amended to clarify how automated external defibrillators (AEDs) must be placed and maintained in schools, separating general school requirements from athletic venue requirements. The changes also update training standards and streamline the emergency response plan requirements to align with national guidelines.
Scope change
The bill now explicitly distinguishes between 'schools' (buildings and grounds excluding athletic venues) and 'athletic venues' for AED placement requirements, expanding clarity on where AEDs must be accessible.
DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'athletic venue' and 'coach' to clarify which locations and personnel are covered under the AED requirements.

REQUIREMENT

Changed AED placement requirements to ensure devices are available at both regular school locations and all athletic venues, with separate accessibility rules for each.

Updated training requirements to mandate that every coach be trained in AED use and to standardize the ratio of trained staff based on existing first aid certification standards.

Simplified the cardiac emergency response plan requirements to focus on alignment with national guidelines and sharing AED locations with emergency medical services.

TIMELINE

Maintained the July 1, 2026 operative date for amendments while keeping the emergency declaration effective July 1, 2025.

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Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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