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Rep. Pronschinske authors Wisconsin Assembly bill on cardiac emergency plans for schools

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Treig Pronschinske, Wisconsin State Representative of 29th District | Facebook

Treig Pronschinske, Wisconsin State Representative of 29th District | Facebook

A bill authored by State Rep. Treig E. Pronschinske in the Wisconsin Assembly aims to improve cardiac emergency preparedness in schools by establishing detailed response plans and training requirements, according to the Wisconsin State Assembly.

According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "requiring cardiac emergency response plans for cardiac emergencies that occur on school property or at school-sponsored athletic events. (FE)".

The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.

In essence, the bill requires school boards and charter school operators to implement cardiac emergency response plans (CERPs) for cardiac emergencies occurring on school property and at school-sponsored athletic events starting in the 2026-27 school year. CERPs must be detailed documents that outline steps to mitigate death from cardiac arrest. Core elements include having a cardiac emergency response team, plan activation procedures, AED placement and maintenance, integration of local emergency medical services, and annual review and evaluation practices. The plan for school properties requires AED-specific placement criteria and personnel training in CPR and AED usage. For athletic events, an AED must be accessible during practices and competitions, and coaches must be CPR and AED certified. The Office of School Safety in the Department of Justice may provide grants to assist with implementing these plans, based on school grade levels, with specified maximum amounts depending on school type. Schools are not mandated to fulfill AED placement unless they receive these grants.

The bill was co-authored by Sen. Jesse L. James (Republican-23rd District), Rep. Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), Rep. Benjamin Franklin (Republican-88th District), Rep. Nate L. Gustafson (Republican-55th District), and Rep. Brent Jacobson (Republican-87th District). It was co-sponsored by Sen. Van H. Wanggaard (Republican-21st District), along with 11 other co-sponsors.

Treig E. Pronschinske has co-authored or authored another 10 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.

Pronschinske graduated from Chippewa Valley Technical College with an AS.

Pronschinske, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 29th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Clint Moses.

In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.

Bills Introduced by Treig E. Pronschinske in Wisconsin Assembly During 2025 Regular Session

Bill NumberDate IntroducedShort Description
AB36207/17/2025Requiring cardiac emergency response plans for cardiac emergencies that occur on school property or at school-sponsored athletic events. (FE)
AB3102/17/2025Repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty

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