California Health and Safety Code

§ 1797.161

HSC § 1797.161 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 2.5 · Ch. 3 · Art. 5

Statute text

(a)By January 1, 2027, a public safety agency that provides “911” call processing services for emergency medical response shall provide prearrival medical instructions to “911” callers requiring medical assistance, including, at a minimum, all of the following:

(1)Airway and choking medical instructions for infants, children, and adults.

(2)Automatic external defibrillator (AED) and CPR instructions for children and adults.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 273, Sec. 1. (AB 645) Effective January 1, 2026.