Arizona Lawmaker Files ‘FASTER Saves Lives Act’ to Expand Emergency Trauma Training in Schools

On December 18, 2025, Arizona State Representative Selina Bliss (R-LD1) prefiled House Bill 2076, titled the FASTER (First Aid, Stop the Bleed, Tactical Emergency Response) Saves Lives Act, proposing a framework to allow voluntary advanced trauma response training for designated K-12 school employees.

HB 2076 would amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section under Title 15, Chapter 2, Article 2 to establish a voluntary advanced trauma training option open to school districts and charter schools.

Under the legislation, school districts and charter schools would be permitted to designate employees to receive advanced trauma medical training focused on treating life-threatening emergencies, including hemorrhage control such as tourniquet use, airway management, and chest injury care, in the critical minutes before first responders arrive. Participation in the training would be voluntary for both schools and individual employees, and districts could integrate the program into existing safety plans while using available school safety grants or other funding sources to cover associated costs.

Rep. Bliss holds a Doctorate in Nursing Education, a Master’s Degree in Nursing, and is a Registered Nurse with over 40 years of experience, according to her official biography.

“Uncontrolled bleeding is a leading cause of preventable death after traumatic injury,” Bliss explained. “HB 2076 gives schools the option to prepare staff to act immediately when an emergency occurs.”

The bill’s text centers on expanding emergency preparedness options and does not alter state firearm laws, require school staff to be armed, or mandate participation by districts or employees.

The bill’s title references the FASTER model, an acronym that stands for First Aid, Stop the Bleed, Tactical Emergency Response. The framework originates from the FASTER Saves Lives training program, a national school-safety initiative focused on trauma medical response during emergencies.

“Whether the emergency is an act of violence, a serious athletic injury, or a transportation accident, trained responders on site save lives,” Bliss added.

Arizona House Republicans amplified the bill’s introduction on social platforms, highlighting Bliss’s intent to improve school emergency response options. In a post to X from the @AZHouseGOP account, the caucus shared the bill’s announcement, describing it as an effort to “improve school emergency response.” 

✅Rep. Selina Bliss Introduces FASTER Saves Lives Act to Improve School Emergency Response

“Whether the emergency is an act of violence, a serious athletic injury, or a transportation accident, trained responders on site save lives. HB 2076 gives schools the option to prepare… pic.twitter.com/KSCZAyjWqo

— Arizona House Republicans (@AZHouseGOP) December 19, 2025

Bliss also posted on X that the training would prepare school staff to respond to emergencies such as acts of violence, serious athletic injuries, or transportation accidents.

I am sponsoring this bill as a voluntary option to increase training in response to emergency situations – Taking action to protect Arizona's children 👇 https://t.co/XwmJirnR0i

— Dr. Selina Bliss (@SelinaBliss) December 21, 2025

As of this report, HB 2076 is prefiled and is expected to be formally introduced after the start of the legislative session on Monday, January 12, 2026. The bill’s full text and status are available through the Arizona Legislature’s bill tracking system.