Requires DOH to create and disseminate materials and resources related to cardiomyopathy; appropriates $300,000.
New Jersey's S 717 requires the Department of Health (DOH) to develop and distribute educational materials about cardiomyopathy and related cardiac conditions to schools, coaches, health professionals, and families within 18 months. The materials must cover symptoms, risk factors (including specific conditions like cardiomyopathy and long QT syndrome), AED placement guidelines, CPR training, and emergency response plans for schools. The bill appropriates $300,000 to fund this effort and mandates DOH to create a public cardiomyopathy risk assessment tool and report annually on research and emergency visits. It directly affects schools, healthcare providers, and young people at risk for sudden cardiac events by promoting awareness and preparedness.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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John Burzichelli
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