Madison, WI – Yesterday, Senate Bill 437, affectionately referred to as Bubba’s Law, received a public hearing by the State Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families. Connor Lonning and Tony Ayala, co-founders of Bubba’s Fund and loved ones of Charlie “Bubba” Lonning Weber traveled to Madison to testify in support of Bubba’s Law.
The legislation aims to save lives by improving the accessibility and availability of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Specifically, the legislation creates an AED grant program for licensed child care centers funded at $1,000,000 per year.
Senator Pfaff released the following statement:
“The greater La Crosse community has rallied around Coach Mo, her husband Alex, and the initiative they began from personal heartbreak. Our legislation to take this movement statewide received a public hearing yesterday, bringing it one step closer to becoming a reality.
“Thank you to Senator Jesse James for holding a public hearing on the proposal. I am hopeful that we can get this bill across the finish line this legislative session, better equipping our communities with the tools needed to save lives at a time when every minute counts.”
