2026 State Capitol Day Events
June 8, 2026
The American Heart Association is committed to a future of longer, healthier lives for all through bold public policy initiatives. State Capitol Day events serve as powerful platforms where volunteer advocates—including survivors, healthcare professionals, and community leaders—unite to amplify their voices. By fostering meaningful dialogue with lawmakers, the American Heart Association continues to champion policies that save lives and build healthier communities.
In FY25/26, we are hosting and participating in 39 events across 38 states. Join our movement to change the future of health and be the progress that ensures longer, healthier lives for all.
Find State Capitol Day event details by state below and highlights on Facebook with #HeartAtTheCapitol.
ALABAMA
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 3/3/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Photo Gallery: We had a great time… – American Heart Association – Alabama | Facebook
ALASKA
No State Capitol Day in 2026
ARIZONA
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 1/15/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: Turning Passion into Policy for Healthier Communities – Heart Powered
Photo Gallery: Powerful day at the Arizona… – American Heart Association – Arizona | Facebook
Event Reel: Facebook
ARKANSAS
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 4/22/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: For Kennedy Stanley, maternal health in Arkansas is personal, urgent – Heart Powered
Photo Gallery: What a day at Arkansas… – American Heart Association – Arkansas | Facebook
CALIFORNIA
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 4/8/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Photo Gallery: ❤️ A powerful day… – American Heart Association Northern California | Facebook
Event Reel 1: Facebook
Event Reel 2: Facebook
COLORADO
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 3/3/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: Colorado Heart at the Capitol 2026 – Heart Powered
Event Reel: Facebook
CONNECTICUT
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: February 2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event cancelled due to weather
DELAWARE
No State Capitol Day in 2026
FLORIDA
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 2/10/2026 – 2/11/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: Florida Heart Advocacy Day: Turning Passion into Policy for a Healthier State – Heart Powered
Photo Gallery: The American Heart… – American Heart Association – Florida | Facebook
GEORGIA
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 2/5/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: Georgia Gold Dome Goes Red: Turning Passion into Policy for Healthier Communities – Heart Powered
HAWAII
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 2/25/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: A Great Day at the Hawaii State Capitol Building – Heart Powered
Photo Gallery: Still buzzing from an… – American Heart Association – Hawaii | Facebook
IDAHO
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 2/5/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: A Great Day at the Idaho Capitol – Heart Powered
Photo Gallery: Another incredible year for… – American Heart Association – Idaho | Facebook
ILLINOIS
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 5/6/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: Illinois 2026 Heart at the Capitol! – Heart Powered
Event Reel: Facebook
INDIANA
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 1/20/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: Indiana Heart at the Capitol: Turning Passion into Policy for Healthier Communities – Heart Powered
Photo Gallery: Our heart-powered advocates… – American Heart Association – Indiana | Facebook
IOWA
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 2/24/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Photo Gallery: American Heart Association Iowa… – American Heart Association Iowa | Facebook
KANSAS
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 3/4/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: Kansas Heart at the Capitol Day 2026: Advocacy from the Heart – Heart Powered
Photo Gallery: ❤️🏛️ Advocates from across… – American Heart Association – Kansas | Facebook
KENTUCKY
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 2/18/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: Kentucky 2026 Heart at the Capitol: Turning Passion into Policy – Heart Powered
Photo Gallery: American Heart Association… – American Heart Association – Kentucky | Facebook
LOUISIANA
No State Capitol Day in 2026
MAINE
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 3/16/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Photo Gallery: What an incredible night at… – American Heart Association – Maine | Facebook
MARYLAND
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 2/4/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event cancelled due to weather
MASSACHUSETTS
Hands Only CPR Event at the Capitol
Date: 10/7/2025
Contact: [email protected]
Event Reel: Facebook
MICHIGAN
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 3/11/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Photo Gallery: American Heart Association… – American Heart Association – Michigan | Facebook
Event Reel: Facebook
MINNESOTA
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 4/14/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Photo Gallery: Grateful for our… – American Heart Association – Minnesota | Facebook
Event Reel: Facebook
MISSISSIPPI
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 2/17/2026
Contact: [email protected]
MISSOURI
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 2/25/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: Missouri 2026 Heart at the Capitol – Heart Powered
Photo Gallery: Last week, volunteers and… – American Heart Association – Missouri | Facebook
MONTANA
No State Capitol Day in 2026
NEBRASKA
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 1/27/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Photo Gallery: Facebook
NEVADA
No State Capitol Day in 2026
NEW HAMPSHIRE
No State Capitol Day in 2026
NEW JERSEY
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 12/4/2025
Contact: [email protected]
Event Reel: Facebook
NEW MEXICO
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 2/15/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: New Mexico Heart at the Capitol 2026 – Heart Powered
Photo Gallery: On Sunday, American… – American Heart Association – New Mexico | Facebook
NEW YORK
No State Capitol Day in 2026
NORTH CAROLINA
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 5/20/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: North Carolina Heart at the Capitol: Turning Passion into Policy for Healthier Communities – Heart Powered
Photo Gallery: 2026 North Carolina… – American Heart Association – North Carolina | Facebook
Event Reel: Instagram
NORTH DAKOTA
No State Capitol Day in 2026
OHIO
No State Capitol Day in 2026
OKLAHOMA
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 3/11/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: Oklahoma Heart at the Capitol 2026 – Heart Powered
Photo Gallery: Thank you to the… – American Heart Association – Oklahoma | Facebook
Press Release: Oklahomans rally at state Capitol to champion heart healthy policies | American Heart Association
OREGON
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 2/11/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: A Great Day at the Oregon Capitol – Heart Powered
Photo Gallery: Students,… – American Heart Association – Oregon & SW Washington | Facebook
PENNSYLVANIA
No State Capitol Day in 2026
RHODE ISLAND
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 2/3/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: Rhode Island Legislators Participate in “CPR Challenge” as Advocates Push to Strengthen Cardiac Arrest Preparedness in Schools to Save Lives – Heart Powered
Photo Gallery: This week Rhode Island… – American Heart Association – Rhode Island | Facebook
Press Release – Legislators Participate in “CPR Challenge” as Advocates Push to Strengthen Cardiac Arrest Preparedness in Schools to Save Lives | American Heart Association
AHA/ACC SMBP Joint Lobby Day
Date: 5/28/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Photo Gallery: Advocates and medical… – American Heart Association – Rhode Island | Facebook
SOUTH CAROLINA
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 1/28/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: South Carolina Heart at the Capitol: Turning Passion into Policy for Healthier Communities – Heart Powered
Event Reel: Facebook
SOUTH DAKOTA
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 2/11/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: South Dakota Heart Powered Day at the Capitol – Heart Powered
Photo Gallery: American Heart… – American Heart Association-South Dakota | Facebook
Event Reel: Facebook
Press Release: HeartPowered Day at the Capitol brings advocates together to advance youth health policies in South Dakota | American Heart Association
TENNESSEE
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 3/4/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Photo Gallery: Yesterday, advocates from… – American Heart Association – Tennessee | Facebook
TEXAS
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 6/3/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: Texas schools face funding gap for lifesaving cardiac plans after 2025 law – Heart Powered
Event Reel: Facebook
UTAH
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 2/10/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: A Great Day at the Utah Capitol – Heart Powered
Photo Gallery: Another incredible year for… – American Heart Association – Utah | Facebook
VERMONT
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 4/8/2026
Contact: [email protected]
VIRGINIA
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 1/22/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Photo Gallery: Today, a dedicated group… – American Heart Association – Virginia | Facebook
WASHINGTON
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 1/22/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: Washington Heart at the Capitol: Turning Passion into Policy for Healthier Communities – Heart Powered
Photo Gallery: Thank you to our Heart… – American Heart Association – Washington | Facebook
WEST VIRGINIA
WV Go Red Blood Pressure Screening at the Capitol
Date: 2/12/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Reel: Facebook
WISCONSIN
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 11/8/2025
Contact: [email protected]
Event Reel: Facebook
Photo Gallery: What a great day at the… – American Heart Association – Wisconsin | Facebook
WYOMING
Heart at the Capitol Day
Date: 2/10/2026
Contact: [email protected]
Event Summary: Wyoming 2026 Heart at the Capitol Day – Heart Powered
Photo Gallery: Last Tuesday, we headed to… – Wyoming – American Heart Association | Facebook