SR 8610 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Recognizing the rise of cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of death and disability and supporting the recognition of February 2025 as "American Heart Month."

This resolution formally recognizes cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of death and disability, highlighting statistics on cardiac arrest survival rates. It designates February 2025 as "American Heart Month" to promote public awareness about cardiac emergencies and CPR education. The resolution emphasizes the importance of bystander CPR and AED use in improving survival rates, aligning with the American Heart Association's goal to double cardiac arrest survival by 2030. It serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage community preparedness, not as a policy change.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Feb 2025
House Passage
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Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Last action Feb 24, 2025
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Feb 24, 2025
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