LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A set of payments selling “Stop the Bleed” coaching and emergency intervention goes to the Michigan Home flooring for a full vote.
The Home Judiciary Committee unanimously accredited HB 5741–5743 Wednesday, which together would educate highschool college students correct bleeding management strategies and supply legal responsibility safety for individuals who attempt to save lives by stopping blood loss.
State Rep. Mike Harris (R-52), a retired police sergeant and former EMT, celebrated the assist.
“After an injury, prompt intervention to apply pressure to a wound and stop blood loss saves people’s lives,” mentioned Harris. “Everybody ought to know one of the best first support ways in order that they’ll be ready in an emergency.
HB 5741 would require highschool well being courses to incorporate classes on the way to cease bleeding. Beneath the Michigan Benefit Curriculum, college students should full a half-credit in well being to graduate.
HBs 5742 and 5743 would add bleeding management to the state’s Good Samaritan legislation, which protects people from authorized legal responsibility for making an attempt to avoid wasting lives in sure emergencies. Folks would nonetheless be accountable for gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.
“Our plan will also prevent frivolous lawsuits against the good people who responsibly try to save lives,” mentioned Harris. “By providing training and legal protection, we’ll encourage Michiganders to do their part to step in and help their neighbors until first responders arrive.”=
