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HB 71 DE
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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 RELATING TO INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS.

DE · session 153 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Mar 12, 2025

Latest action (Jul 30, 2025) Signed by Governor

Summary

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.

Sponsors (13)

Action history (13)

  1. Mar 12, 2025 Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House · lower
  2. May 7, 2025 Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 8 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits · lower
  3. May 8, 2025 Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House · lower
  4. Jun 10, 2025 Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits · lower
  5. Jun 10, 2025 Amendment HA 1 to HB 71 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
  6. Jun 12, 2025 Amendment HA 1 to HB 71 - Passed In House by Voice Vote · lower
  7. Jun 12, 2025 Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT · lower
  8. Jun 12, 2025 Assigned to Education Committee in Senate · upper
  9. Jun 18, 2025 Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits · upper
  10. Jun 18, 2025 Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate · upper
  11. Jun 25, 2025 Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits · upper
  12. Jun 30, 2025 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
  13. Jul 30, 2025 Signed by Governor · executive

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