Yang Rohr casts affirmative vote on HB3275 mandating CPR and cardiac emergency training for school coaches

Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (D-41st) supported HB3275, which requires Illinois school coaches to complete CPR and cardiac emergency preparedness training. The vote took place during the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026, and the bill passed the House unanimously, 115-0, according to the Illinois House.

As outlined in the bill's official text, the measure is entitled: "SCH-CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE."

Below is a summary based on the actual language of the bill, which may include clarification of its stipulations.

This legislation directs all paid head coaches or chief sponsors of interscholastic athletics in Illinois schools to earn and uphold certification in CPR, first aid, and use of AEDs in accordance with nationally recognized emergency cardiovascular protocols. Additionally, it requires that both public and private school districts implement a cardiac emergency response plan (CERP) adhering to guidelines from organizations like the American Heart Association or Project ADAM. Each CERP must outline the steps for handling cardiac emergencies, list AED locations at the school and during athletic events, set up training for personnel, establish a cardiac emergency response team, and conduct at least one annual response drill with local emergency medical services. This law comes into force Jan. 1, 2025.

The legislative action recorded for HB3275 was 'Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 House Concurs.'

Rohr earned her BA from Northwestern University in 2002 and her MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2010.

A Democrat, Rohr began serving in the Illinois State House in 2021, representing the 41st District after succeeding Grant Wehrli.

Legislation in Illinois progresses through a multi-step process that starts in either chamber, continues through committee reviews, floor debates, and votes in both bodies, and ends with the governor's decision to sign or veto the bill. The General Assembly works on a biennial cycle, with thousands of bills introduced each session, though only a limited number become law.