Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB865 (The Landon Payton Act) shifts the legal standard for cardiac safety in Texas schools from general "training" to mandatory "certification" and operational readiness. Public schools, open-enrollment charters, and state-funded private schools must immediately verify active CPR/AED certifications for specific personnel and implement a fully integrated Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) by 2027.
Sen. Carol Alvarado·Senate Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Significant regulatory changes (effective 2025-09-01). Review with your legal and compliance teams to understand implications.
Affected business types:
mediumModerate costs expected for implementation.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about SB865
SB865 (The Landon Payton Act) shifts the legal standard for cardiac safety in Texas schools from general "training" to mandatory "certification" and operational readiness. Public schools, open-enrollment charters, and state-funded private schools must immediately verify active CPR/AED certifications for specific personnel and implement a fully integrated Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) by 2027.
SB865 was authored by Texas Senator Carol Alvarado during the Regular Session.
SB865 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
SB865 is enforced by Texas Education Agency (TEA).
The regulatory priority for SB865 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB865 is estimated as "medium". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB865 addresses topics including occupational regulation, occupational regulation--health occupations, education, education--primary & secondary and education--primary & secondary--charter schools.
Key dates for SB865: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Rulemaking: Determine and specify any 'other school employees' beyond the statutory list (coaches, nurses, band directors, etc.) who must undergo mandatory CPR/AED certification. (Prior to 2025-2026 School Year). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
SB865 primarily affects healthcare providers and medical facilities. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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