Rep. Amy L. Grant supports HB3275, setting cardiac emergency response requirements for Illinois coaches and schools

Rep. Amy L. Grant (R-47th) cast her vote in favor of HB3275 during the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026, as reported by the Illinois House. The legislation was passed unanimously in the House, with a 115-0 vote.

The bill summary describes it as: "SCH-CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE."

Below is our summary, referencing the bill text, and offers clarification on its key points.

HB3275 requires that all paid school head coaches or chief sponsors of interscholastic athletics in Illinois earn and maintain certification in CPR, first aid, and the use of AEDs, in line with national emergency cardiovascular standards. The bill also obligates school districts and private schools to create a cardiac emergency response plan (CERP), consistent with recommendations from organizations such as the American Heart Association or Project ADAM. Key elements include protocols for cardiac emergencies, an AED inventory accessible during school and athletic activities, training for staff, a designated cardiac emergency response team, and annual response drills involving local EMS. This legislation is set to take effect Jan. 1, 2025.

The House recorded the action on HB3275 as 'Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 House Concurs.'

Grant earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1980.

Grant, a Republican, began representing the 47th House District in the Illinois State House in 2023, succeeding Deanne Mazzochi.

Illinois legislation moves through a series of steps that include introduction, committee review, floor debates, and votes in both legislative chambers before the governor’s decision to sign or veto. The General Assembly works on a biennial cycle, and while many bills are introduced each session, only a select number ultimately become law.