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DelawareHB 71 w/ HA 1153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 RELATING TO INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS.

Sponsored By: Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Emergency plans and AEDs at school sports

Schools with athletic programs must have a written emergency plan for each sports venue. Plans must follow national recommendations, be posted and shared, and be practiced each year. Each venue must have a clearly marked, unlocked defibrillator (AED). It must be reachable during school hours, games, and practices. Schools must test and maintain AEDs as the maker says. They must also tell the Office of EMS the AED type and location. This improves on-site response for student athletes.

State rules on cardiac safety in sports

The State Board of Education sets rules on spotting and handling sudden cardiac arrest in school sports. Member schools must follow these rules for student-athlete awareness, recognition, and care. This creates common training and response steps across schools.

CPR and AED training for coaches

The law requires every school-appointed head coach to keep current CPR certification that includes AED use. All middle and high school coaches must earn and keep CPR, first aid, and AED certification. CPR and AED training must follow national evidence-based guidelines. Coaches may need time and classes to keep these up. If your child plays school sports, their coaches have this training.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kerri Evelyn Harris

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Stephanie T. Bolden

    Democratic • House

  • Eric Buckson

    Republican • Senate

  • William Bush

    Democratic • House

  • Daniel B. Short

    Republican • House

  • Krista Griffith

    Democratic • House

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Debra Heffernan

    Democratic • House

  • Valerie Jones Giltner

    Republican • House

  • Kimberly Williams

    Democratic • House

  • Kamela T Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Larry Lambert

    Democratic • House

  • Sean M. Lynn

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole Poore

    Democratic • Senate

  • Melanie Ross Levin

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 61 • No: 0

Senate vote • 7/1/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 6/12/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    7/30/2025Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/30/2025Senate

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

    6/25/2025Senate

  4. Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate

    6/18/2025Senate

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

    6/18/2025Senate

  6. Assigned to Education Committee in Senate

    6/12/2025Senate

  7. Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

    6/12/2025House

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

    6/12/2025House

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

    6/10/2025House

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

    6/10/2025House

  11. Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House

    5/8/2025House

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

    5/7/2025House

  13. Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House

    3/12/2025House

Bill Text

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    3/12/2025

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