Bill > S07040

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to create new provisions for preventing sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes by requiring the development of educational materials and best practices. Specifically, the bill mandates the creation of comprehensive informational resources about sudden cardiac arrest, to be developed collaboratively with key medical and educational organizations including the Medical Society of the State of New York, the New York chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Heart Association. These materials must include a detailed explanation of sudden cardiac arrest, its prevalence among student athletes, early warning signs, and an overview of private screening options for cardiac conditions that could potentially lead to sudden cardiac arrest. The bill also requires these materials to include a clear statement about the limitations of available screening methods. The educational resources will be designed to support health certificates, screening exams for interscholastic athletics, and provide important information to both students and their parents or guardians, with the ultimate goal of raising awareness and potentially preventing cardiac-related incidents during school sporting events.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7040