Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone at any time-without warning, and athletic club members are not immune. The need to recognize and react to sudden cardiac arrest is critical. The likelihood of successful resuscitation decreases by about 10% with every minute that passes. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDS) treat cardiac arrests before they become deadly, therefore it is essential that every athletic club in Texas carry one.

With the number of people who workout increasing, and the average age of athletic club visitors also increasing, the threat of cardiac arrest is greater now more than ever. This bill will not only require each facility to have one, but also require an employee trained on how to use an (AED) to be present at all times. By having access to defibrillators athletic club visitors will have a chance to be resuscitated in a timely manner.