AN ACT CONCERNING STOP THE BLEED PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS AND OTHER PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION.

HB 6601 requires Connecticut’s Public Health and Education Commissioners to develop standardized best practices for "Stop the Bleed" programs in schools and public accommodations (like malls or stadiums). The bill mandates specific guidelines for implementation, including detailed standards for stop-the-bleed kits containing tourniquets, chest seals, compression bandages, and instructional materials from recognized medical sources. It also requires resources for training employees and volunteers at these locations on using the kits to control severe bleeding after traumatic injuries. This policy directly affects schools and public venues by establishing uniform protocols for emergency blood loss response.