Sanalitro supports HB3275 mandating cardiac emergency protocols for Illinois school coaches

Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro (R-48th) cast a Yes vote on HB3275, which establishes requirements for cardiac emergency plans and CPR certification among Illinois school athletic coaches, during the 104th General Assembly session on May 31, 2026, the Illinois House reports. The bill achieved unanimous passage in the House with a 115-0 vote.

The official summary of the legislation reads: "SCH-CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE."

The following analysis is derived from the bill text and may include interpretive details to clarify its measures.

Under the bill, all paid head coaches or chief sponsors involved with interscholastic sports in Illinois are required to earn and renew certification in CPR, first aid, and AED use consistent with national cardiovascular emergency guidelines. The new law also directs school districts and private schools to implement a cardiac emergency response plan (CERP) per standards set by the American Heart Association, Project ADAM, or similar organizations. Key mandates of the CERP include clearly defined cardiac emergency procedures, a list of readily available AEDs for schools and athletic events, staff training programs, designation of a response team, and annual emergency drills coordinated with EMS. These provisions are scheduled to become enforceable on Jan. 1, 2025.

The bill’s recorded status was 'Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 House Concurs.'

Sanalitro, a member of the Republican Party, was elected to the Illinois House in 2023, succeeding Terra Costa Howard as representative for the 48th District.

Legislation in Illinois proceeds through a step-by-step process starting with bill introduction, followed by committee consideration, floor debates, and roll call votes in both chambers before advancing to the governor’s desk for signing or veto. The General Assembly meets biennially, and with numerous bills proposed each session, a selective few complete all phases and become state law.