John Spiros, Wisconsin State Representative for 86th District | www.facebook.com
John Spiros, Wisconsin State Representative for 86th District | www.facebook.com
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.
John Spiros has co-authored or authored another 42 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Spiros graduated from Metropolitan Community College in 1985.
Spiros, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2013 to represent the state's 86th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Jerry Petrowski.
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.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB362 | 07/17/2025 | Requiring cardiac emergency response plans for cardiac emergencies that occur on school property or at school-sponsored athletic events. (FE) |
| AB350 | 07/08/2025 | The regulation of family and group child care centers. (FE) |
| AB293 | 05/30/2025 | Sunset of the community-oriented policing-house grant program |
| AB285 | 05/30/2025 | Public protective services hearing protection assistance. (FE) |
| AB271 | 05/19/2025 | Camera monitor systems as an alternative to mirrors for commercial motor vehicles |
| AB258 | 05/19/2025 | License eligibility and restriction extensions relating to ignition interlock devices |
| AB23 | 02/07/2025 | Establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (FE) |
| AB10 | 02/06/2025 | A sales and use tax exemption for the sale of gun safes. (FE) |
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