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Introduced
09/09/2025
09/09/2025
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To amend sections 3313.5310, 3707.58, 3707.59, 4723.24, 4723.28, 4730.14, 4730.25, 4731.22, and 4731.281 and to enact sections 3707.591, 3707.592, 4723.484, 4730.46, 4731.89, and 5164.21 of the Revised Code regarding cardiac monitoring for youth and to name the amendments and enactments by this act the Healthy Cardiac Monitoring Act.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Healthy Cardiac Monitoring Act, aims to enhance cardiac monitoring for youth by updating existing laws and introducing new provisions. Key changes include requiring pre-participation physical examinations for students and youth athletes by qualified healthcare providers, such as advanced practice registered nurses, physicians, and physician assistants, with these exams being valid for thirteen months. The bill also mandates that coaches complete sudden cardiac arrest training and that schools and youth sports organizations provide educational materials on the symptoms and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest. Furthermore, it establishes professional development modules for healthcare professionals to improve their skills in assessing children for cardiac issues, particularly during annual physicals, and requires annual reporting on cardiology referrals. Importantly, it introduces penalties for healthcare providers and organizations that fail to comply with these new requirements, including prohibiting payment from Medicaid for non-compliant examinations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (41)
Tristan Rader (D)*,
Jean Schmidt (R)*,
Munira Abdullahi (D),
Rachel Baker (D),
Sean Brennan (D),
Juanita Brent (D),
Darnell Brewer (D),
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D),
Karen Brownlee (D),
Ashley Bryant Bailey (D),
Christine Cockley (D),
Chris Glassburn (D),
Michele Grim (D),
Derrick Hall (D),
Mark Hiner (R),
Dani Isaacsohn (D),
Dontavius Jarrells (D),
Marilyn John (R),
Matthew Kishman (R),
Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D),
Crystal Lett (D),
Gayle Manning (R),
Joe Miller (D),
Monica Robb Blasdel (R),
Phil Robinson (D),
Bill Roemer (R),
Elgin Rogers (D),
Allison Russo (D),
Mark Sigrist (D),
Anita Somani (D),
Jason Stephens (R),
Eric Synenberg (D),
Cecil Thomas (D),
David Thomas (R),
Desiree Tims (D),
Dan Troy (D),
Terrence Upchurch (D),
Andrea White (R),
Erika White (D),
Bernie Willis (R),
Tom Young (R),
Last Action
Referred to committee: Health (on 03/25/2026)
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