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SB 1190 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT REQUIRING NURSING HOMES AND MANAGED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES TO BE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR.

SB 1190 requires nursing homes and managed residential communities (MRCs) serving primarily older adults (55+) to equip their facilities with an automated external defibrillator (AED) by January 1, 2026. Facilities must keep the AED in a central, accessible location for staff, residents, and visiting family, and maintain it per manufacturer guidelines. Additionally, they must ensure at least one staff member trained in CPR and AED use (per American Red Cross or American Heart Association standards) is present during all operating hours. This applies to all licensed nursing homes and MRCs, excluding state-funded congregate housing. The law takes effect October 1, 2025, with no fiscal impact on state or municipal budgets.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates AEDs and staff training in nursing homes for cardiac emergencies, directly improving patient safety and access to life-saving care for vulnerable residents.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2025 Last action Feb 27, 2025
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Raised Bill → PH Joint Favorable Substitute · 5 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to expand its scope from only nursing homes and assisted living facilities to also include managed residential communities. This change broadens the requirement for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to cover more types of senior housing facilities.
Scope change
The bill now applies to managed residential communities in addition to nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
SCOPE

Added managed residential communities to the list of facilities required to have AEDs, expanding the bill's applicability beyond just nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'managed residential community' to clarify which facilities are covered by the new requirements.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the requirement in subsection (b) to require AEDs in managed residential communities instead of assisted living facilities.

Modified subsection (c) to require trained staff members in managed residential communities rather than assisted living facilities.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill title and section references to reflect the expanded scope and changed terminology from 'assisted living facility' to 'assisted living services agency' and 'managed residential community'.

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Total actions
9
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Feb 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
upper
Jan 29, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Health
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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