Former Titans standout TE Delanie Walker a part of passing important bill for the state of Tennessee

The Smart Heart Act, signed into action by Tennessee governor Bill Lee, is defined as an act that "requires each public and nonpublic school serving grades nine through twelve to maintain an automated external defibrillator (AED) that is accessible during the school day and during all school athletic activities. Additionally, these schools must establish, review, and annually practice an athletics emergency action plan for responding to students who sustain cardiac arrests or other life-threatening injuries while participating in school athletic activities. The legislation also ensures that appropriate personnel on and off the field, including coaches, are trained in CPR and AEDs."

Lee was joined by Walker, the NFL, the American Heart Association, as well as multiple other members of the General Assembly and the Smart Heart Sports Coalition in the passing of The Smart Heart Act.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was among the many notable individuals who voiced his appreciation of the move.

“The NFL is honored to join with our Smart Heart Sports Coalition partners and allies to celebrate the enactment of this crucial safety measure," Goodell expressed.

"Thanks to Governor Lee, leaders in the legislature, the Tennessee Titans, and the advocates who pushed this forward, school communities throughout the state will have the tools and training to better respond to cardiac emergencies. This is a victory for students, athletes, staff and visitors at Tennessee’s schools.”