Here is a comprehensive recap of all our advocacy efforts have been able to accomplish in the past year in Ohio. This past year was unique, with legislative sessions overlapping fiscal years, requiring us to be agile and persistent. A Major Win: AEDs in Schools (HB 47) Last July, as the 24/25 fiscal year began,…Read More…

With the 2025 session behind us it’s time to start our planning for the next year! We’re gearing up for the 2026 legislative session, as well as looking at our community level policies to determine where we can make progress. Some of the work we are planning includes building on our educational efforts in the…Read More…

On Saturday, Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill 865 – the Landon Payton Act – into law! Thanks to your tireless advocacy, every Texas public school will now be required to have a cardiac emergency response plan (CERP) in place, ensuring campuses are better prepared to respond to sudden cardiac emergencies. This victory is yours! From…Read More…

The Illinois Legislature has wrapped up the 2025 Legislative Session! Thank you for using your voice this year to support policies that will make Illinois a healthier place. Here is an overview of important issues we worked on. A lot has happened, so this is a longer message than normal! Chain of Survival Policies Telecommunicator…Read More…

The legislature adjourned on April 30. While Montanans went into the session expecting Medicaid expansion to be the main issue, the 69th legislature was anything but expected. With unlikely political alliances, the sudden departure of key legislators, and a record number of bills, many characterized the session as chaotic. For the American Heart Association, the…Read More…

The 2025 Legislative Session for the state of Hawaiʻi concluded on May 2. During session, a total of 3,172 bills were introduced, with 294 successfully passing through both chambers. The Legislature was heavily focused on recovery from the Maui wildfires, addressing critical issues such as insurance stabilization, the viability of Hawaii’s sole electric utility, and…Read More…

Recently at the Louisiana State Capitol, we proudly recognized three extraordinary individuals whose quick thinking and courage saved a man’s life during a cardiac emergency at the Bocage Racquet Club in Baton Rouge.Read More…

We are excited to announce the American Heart Association’s new State Government Relations Director for Kentucky, Jon Dye! Jon is from Prestonsburg, KY and is a graduate of Morehead State University. He is an experienced public affairs professional with a strong background in grassroots advocacy, legislative outreach, and coalition-building. He joined the American Heart Association…Read More…

As Louisiana’s legislative session nears its close, here’s a look at the key bills we’re tracking that could impact the American Heart Association’s mission.Read More…