Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 71
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 RELATING TO INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Daniel B. Short (Republican)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Darius J. Brown (Democratic)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Sean M. Lynn (Democratic)
- William Bush (Democratic)
- Valerie Jones Giltner (Republican)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
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.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 12, 2025 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jul 30, 2025
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 - Jun 18, 2025 · Senate
Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate - Jun 18, 2025 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits - Jun 12, 2025 · Senate
Assigned to Education Committee in Senate - Jun 12, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT - Jun 12, 2025 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 71 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - Jun 10, 2025 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 71 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Jun 10, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits - May 8, 2025 · House
Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House - May 7, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 8 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits - Mar 12, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House