Montana Offers AED Reimbursement Program

In 2025, the Montana Legislature passed HB 869, a bill which appropriates a grant fund for school districts for reimbursement of the purchase and ongoing maintenance of an automatic external defibrillator (AED). HB 869 further establishes a need for raising awareness among parents of youth athletes about the risks related to cardiac arrest and ensures that coaches, athletic trainers, and athletic officials understand those risks and receive instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, and the use of an AED.

Sponsored by Melissa Romano and signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte...