Bill
S 7040
Overview: Bill Number: S 7040, Title: Relates to health care and wellness education and outreach programs for preventing sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes, Status: REFER
Overview: Bill Number: S 7040, Title: Relates to health care and wellness education and outreach programs for preventing sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes, Status: REFERRED TO HEALTH, Introduced: March 31, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of sudden cardiac arrest among student athletes by requiring the implementation of health care and wellness education and outreach programs in New York schools.
Key Provisions:
- Mandates the development and implementation of health care and wellness education programs focused on preventing sudden cardiac arrest in student athletes
- Requires outreach and awareness campaigns to educate students, parents, and school staff on the risks and prevention of sudden cardiac arrest
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- This bill would directly impact public and private schools in New York, as they would be required to implement the mandated education and outreach programs
- Student athletes, their parents, and school staff would also be affected, as they would receive the necessary education and information to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill is currently in the REFERRED TO HEALTH stage, indicating it has been assigned to the Health Committee for further consideration
- The next steps would be for the Health Committee to review the bill, potentially hold hearings or gather additional information, and then decide whether to advance the legislation for a full legislative vote
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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