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Preparing for 2027

Youth Sports Cardiac Readiness

Practical CPR/AED training and cardiac emergency response planning support for California youth sports organizations.

California requirements

Two dates, one readiness process

California’s Nevaeh Youth Sports Safety Act was amended by AB 310. The law establishes phased requirements for covered youth sports organizations taking effect in 2027 and 2028.

River City CPR is developing support that connects nationally recognized CPR/AED training with an emergency plan people can understand and use.

Implementation timeline

What changes—and when

January 1, 2027

Coach training and a written plan

Covered youth sports organizations must ensure their coaches are certified—and recertified at least every two years—to perform CPR and operate an AED.

They must also maintain a written cardiac emergency response plan and review it annually with coaches and staff.

January 1, 2028

AED access and maintenance

Covered organizations offering an athletic program must ensure athletes have access to an AED during official practices and matches.

AEDs must be maintained and tested according to manufacturer guidance and applicable federal and state requirements.

The written plan

Required plan elements

The law calls for a plan consistent with nationally recognized, evidence-based standards. It must address:

  • AED locations and procedures for responding to sudden cardiac arrest
  • Responsibilities of coaches, administration, and athletes
  • How those groups will be notified about and trained on the plan
  • Annual electronic communication to parents or guardians
Planned support

From certification to a usable response

  • AHA or Red Cross CPR/AED certification for coaches
  • Group training scheduled around club or league operations
  • Cardiac emergency response planning workshop
  • Mapping response roles, AED locations, and communications
  • Annual staff orientation, tabletop exercise, or plan review
  • Parent and guardian communication template support
A practical process

Train, plan, communicate, practice

A written document is only useful when people know what it says and can act on it.

  1. 01 · TrainBuild current CPR/AED skills and clarify who is trained.
  2. 02 · PlanDocument equipment, roles, communications, and response procedures.
  3. 03 · CommunicateShare the plan with coaches, staff, athletes, and families as appropriate.
  4. 04 · PracticeReview and rehearse so the plan is familiar before an emergency.

Read the official requirements

For the controlling language and future amendments, consult California Health and Safety Code section 124238.5 and the chaptered text of AB 310.

Current California code Chaptered AB 310

Preparing your organization for 2027?

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