An Act concerning the cardiac health of children and student athletes

This bill requires healthcare professionals performing annual physicals for children aged 19 or younger to include specific cardiac screening questions during well-child visits and preparticipation sports exams. It mandates the use of a standardized 14-point cardiac screening form developed by major medical organizations, asking about family heart history, fainting during exercise, chest pain, and other warning signs. Schools must verify students have completed this screening before allowing participation in K-12 athletic teams, and healthcare providers must complete a new training module on cardiac assessment. The law creates a single statewide form for all schools and requires departments of education and public health to implement these requirements by 2026-2027.