SB00194

An Act Concerning Cardiac Screening And Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention For Certain Student Athletes.

Introduced·2/11/26

Connecticut SB00194 mandates cardiac screening and informed consent for student athletes in high-intensity sports.

Connecticut SB00194 requires the State Board of Education to create an informed consent form for parents of student athletes in high-intensity sports. The form must summarize sudden cardiac arrest awareness education and local policies. Coaches must provide this form and obtain parental signatures before the season starts. Students reporting certain cardiac symptoms must undergo an electrocardiogram test and receive clearance from a licensed healthcare provider to participate in high-intensity sports.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
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RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

PH Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 18

12:00 AM

Public Health Public Hearing

History

Apr 8

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 8

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

Apr 8

Senate

Senate Calendar Number 306