California Drowning Prevention and Rescue Act.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill expands the pre‑arrival medical guidance that 911 dispatchers must provide to include ventilation‑plus‑compressions CPR for drowning victims. It also tasks the Department of Public Health with a public campaign to raise CPR knowledge to 80 % and training to 75 % by 2030, and directs the EMS Authority to produce a detailed lifeguard workforce report every two years starting 2028. These steps aim to improve emergency response and water‑safety outcomes across California.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on E.M with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on E.M. · Mar 25, 2026

Hearings

• Health Committee Hearing
  Health · Mar 24, 2026
• Health
  Health · Mar 24, 2026

History

1. Apr 13, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
2. Apr 7, 2026Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
3. Apr 6, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.M. Read second time and amended.
4. Mar 25, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on E.M with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
5. Feb 9, 2026Referred to Coms. on HEALTH and E.M.
6. Jan 27, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee February 26.
7. Jan 26, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Davies · sponsor

Bill text

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