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HA1TOHB71 • 2025

This amendment clarifies that an AED needs to be accessible during school sponsored athletic events and practices.

This amendment clarifies that an AED needs to be accessible during school sponsored athletic events and practices.

Education
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Harris
Last action
2025-06-12
Official status
Passed 6/12/25
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how accessibility is defined or enforced, nor does it mention penalties.

AED Accessibility During School Sports

The bill requires schools to have access to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) during all school-sponsored sports activities, including games and practices.

What This Bill Does

  • Clarifies that AEDs must be available at school-sponsored athletic events.
  • Ensures AED accessibility for both athletic events and practices.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Schools that sponsor athletic events and practices

Terms To Know

AED
Automated External Defibrillator, a device used to help people having heart problems during emergencies.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not specify how schools should make AEDs accessible.
  • The bill does not mention penalties for non-compliance.

Bill History

  1. 2025-06-12 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed In House by Voice Vote

  2. 2025-06-10 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Placed With Bill

Official Summary Text

This amendment clarifies that an AED needs to be accessible during school sponsored athletic events and practices.

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Rep. Harris & Rep. Heffernan

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

HOUSE BILL NO. 71

AMEND House Bill No. 71 on line 19 by deleting "

event. The AED must be accessible during the school day and

" and inserting in lieu thereof “

event during

”.

SYNOPSIS

This amendment clarifies that an AED needs to be accessible during school sponsored athletic events and practices.