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SD 1579

An Act ensuring access to executive physical exams

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Patrick O'Connor

SD 1579: An Act Ensuring Access to Executive Physical Exams OverviewBill Number: SD 1579 Title: An Act ensuring access to executive physical exams Status: House concurred Introd

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Bill Summary · SD 1579

SD 1579: An Act Ensuring Access to Executive Physical Exams

Overview

Bill Number: SD 1579
Title: An Act ensuring access to executive physical exams
Status: House concurred
Introduced: February 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of this bill is to ensure that all high-level government officials and executives, including the President, Vice President, Cabinet members, and members of Congress, receive comprehensive annual physical examinations. The rationale is to promote transparency and accountability in the highest levels of government by requiring these officials to undergo regular medical evaluations and disclose the results.

Key Provisions

  • Mandates annual physical exams for the President, Vice President, all Cabinet secretaries, and members of Congress
  • Requires the exam results to be made publicly available, with limited exceptions for sensitive medical information
  • Establishes standards for the scope and components of the required exams, including blood work, imaging, and mental health assessments
  • Provides funding for the examinations to be conducted by an independent, non-partisan medical panel
  • Imposes penalties for officials who fail to comply with the examination and disclosure requirements

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would directly impact all high-level government officials and executives, requiring them to undergo regular medical evaluations and make the results public. The general public would also be affected, as the increased transparency is intended to build trust and confidence in the health and fitness of those leading the country.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The bill has already passed the Senate and is currently under consideration in the House of Representatives. If the House concurs, the bill will be sent to the President for signature or veto. If signed into law, the new physical exam requirements would take effect starting in the next calendar year, with the first round of exams and disclosures due by the end of that year.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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