2003 Senate Bill 50

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 23, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Gilda Jacobs (D-14)

To require that exercise clubs and physical therapy centers create an emergency plan of action for medical emergencies, and have at least one staff person always present who is trained in basic first aid and CPR.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 6, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 14, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which would also require health clubs to have on the premises at all times an automated external defibrillator (AED).

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 20, 2003

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To require that exercise clubs and physical therapy centers create an emergency plan of action for medical emergencies, and have at least one staff person always present who is trained in basic first aid and CPR. The bill would also require health clubs to have on the premises an automated external defibrillator (AED) at all times.

Received in the House

May 20, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Oct. 21, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.