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Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, M.D. Introduces Legislation to Require CPR and AED Training for High School Graduation

February 9, 2026

SACRAMENTO, CA — Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, M.D. (D–San Diego) has introduced legislation (Senate Bill 945) that would require California public high schools and charter schools serving grades 9 through 12 to provide instruction in hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) as part of a course required for graduation.

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California Legislative Black Caucus Announces 2025 Legislative Priorities

February 20, 2025

The California Legislative Black Caucus continues celebrating Black History Month with the release of its Road to Repair 2025 priority bill package.

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Senator Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson Sworn In As State Senator for District 39

December 2, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, M.D. was sworn into the California State Senate during the first official day of the 2025-26 Regular Session.

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Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson was elected November 2024 to represent California’s 39th Senate District...

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1021 O St.

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Sacramento, CA 95814

 

Phone: (916) 651-4039

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San Diego, CA 92108

 

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