Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act

The Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act requires colleges with intercollegiate sports to create and implement venue-specific emergency plans for heat-related illnesses. These plans must clearly identify symptoms like confusion or elevated body temperature, outline immediate care steps, and be posted in key areas like locker rooms and training facilities. They must be distributed to all athletes and staff before each season, rehearsed annually, and accompanied by annual compliance reports to the government. The bill aims to prevent heatstroke fatalities - highlighted by Jordan McNair’s 2018 death - by ensuring prompt recognition and treatment of symptoms.