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SB 2348

RELATING TO CARDIOVASCULAR SCREENING.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 3 co-sponsors

Hawaii bill establishes cardiovascular screening requirements to detect cardiac risks in specific populations, potentially preventing sudden cardiac deaths but raising implementation costs and follow-up care concerns.

Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.
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Bill Summary · SB 2348

Legislative bill overview

SB 2348 requires cardiovascular screening protocols for specific populations in Hawaii, likely targeting students or athletes based on the bill's focus and referral to education and health committees. The bill establishes standards for identifying individuals at risk of sudden cardiac events through screening measures that would be implemented in educational or healthcare settings.

Why is this important

Sudden cardiac death among young people, while rare, is a leading cause of death in athletes and can often be prevented through early detection. Implementing systematic screening could identify undiagnosed conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or arrhythmias before they become fatal, potentially saving lives while also raising healthcare costs and insurance implications for families and institutions.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and implementation burden: Schools and healthcare providers would bear expenses for screening equipment, training staff, and follow-up care, raising questions about who pays and whether resources are adequately allocated
  • False positives and unnecessary treatment: Widespread screening may identify minor abnormalities requiring expensive follow-up testing or treatments that may never have caused harm, creating anxiety and medical costs
  • Scope and equity concerns: Defining which populations receive screening (athletes only, all students, certain age groups) raises fairness questions about resource allocation and whether screening access varies by school wealth or location

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

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