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VA SB87

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Stanley

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Virginia localities to ensure operational automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are readily available at all local government sporting facilities during hours of operation and at all locality-organized sporting events

  • Indoor facilities must have 1 AED for spaces under 10,000 sq ft, 2 AEDs for 10,000-30,000 sq ft, and 2 plus one additional AED per 20,000 sq ft for larger facilities

  • Outdoor facilities must have 1 AED for areas under 5 acres, 2 AEDs for 5-15 acres, and 2 plus one additional AED per 10 acres for larger facilities

  • Sporting events held at non-facility locations require 1 AED for under 500 attendees, 2 AEDs for 500-2,000 attendees, and additional AEDs per 1,000 attendees beyond that

  • Each AED must be clearly marked, publicly accessible, properly maintained, registered with local emergency medical services, and accompanied by location signage; effective July 1, 2028

Legislative Description

Local government sporting events and sporting facilities; automated external defibrillators.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations: General Government & Capital Outlay2/23/2026
Appropriations2/20/2026
Counties, Cities and Towns: Subcommittee #22/17/2026
Counties, Cities and Towns2/17/2026
Local Government12/30/2025

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