HB 71

  • Delaware House Bill
  • 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
  • Introduced in House Jun 18, 2025
  • Passed House Jun 12, 2025
  • Passed Senate Jun 30, 2025
  • Signed by Governor Jul 30, 2025

An Act To Amend Title 14 Relating To Interscholastic Athletics.

Abstract

This Act requires the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association to promulgate regulations requiring all coaches to have CPR, first aid, and automated external defibrillator (AED) training. It also requires schools with an athletic program or department to have an Emergency Action Plan for responding to a cardiac arrest event at an athletic event or practice. It requires that an AED be accessible in a clearly marked, unlocked location at any athletic event or venue. Finally, the regulations must require testing and maintenance of AEDs and notification to the Office of Emergency Medical Services regarding the AED acquisition and its location.

Bill Sponsors (13)

Votes


Jun 30, 2025

Jun 12, 2025

Actions


Jul 30, 2025

Office of the Governor

Signed by Governor

Jun 30, 2025

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Finance

Jun 18, 2025

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Education

Senate

Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Finance

Jun 12, 2025

House

Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 71 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

Senate

Assigned to Education Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Education

Jun 10, 2025

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 71 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

House

Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Appropriations

May 08, 2025

House

Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Appropriations

May 07, 2025

House

Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 8 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Education

Mar 12, 2025

House

Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Education

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
Bill Text PDF HTML
HA 1 to HB 71 HTML PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
Fiscal Note PDF

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