WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

A 2697

Requires yearly cardiac fitness certificates for interscholastic athletes in all public schools

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Angelino and 19 co-sponsors

Requires annual cardiac fitness certificates for public-school interscholastic athletes, mandating district oversight and designated medical evaluators to screen heart risks.

HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN EDUCATION
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · A 2697

Summary of Bill A 2697

Overview

Bill A 2697 would require yearly cardiac fitness certificates for interscholastic athletes in all public schools. The measure is currently in committee, with its status noted as Held for Consideration in Education. It was introduced on January 22, 2025, and placed in the Education committee on the same day. On May 20, 2025, the bill was again listed as Held for Consideration in Education.

What the bill would do

  • Mandate an annual cardiac fitness certificate for every interscholastic athlete enrolled in public schools.
  • Establish criteria for obtaining the certificate and identify who is qualified to issue it (the full text would specify acceptable medical professionals or other authorities and the precise standards to be met).
  • Require implementation within public school athletic programs, with appropriate oversight and compliance mechanisms as defined in the bill.

Who would be affected

  • Inter scholastic athletes participating in public school athletics programs.
  • Public school districts and school athletic departments responsible for verifying and maintaining certificate records.
  • Medical professionals or other issuers designated by the bill to evaluate and certify cardiac fitness.

Legislative history and sponsors

  • Introduced: January 22, 2025
  • Referred to: Education (on January 22, 2025)
  • Status: HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN EDUCATION (as of May 20, 2025)
  • Legislative actions noted: Repeated entries for the same dates indicating committee activity
  • Primary sponsor: Michael Durso
  • Cosponsors include: John T. McDonald III, Scott H. Bendett, Brian Cunningham, Brian Maher, Brian Manktelow, Kwani O'Pharrow, Eric Brown, Michael Novakhov, Chris Tague, Jerett Gandolfo, Joe DeStefano, Alec Brook-Krasny, Josh Jensen, David McDonough, Lester Chang, Joe Angelino, John K. Mikulin, Michael Durso (primary), Yudelka Tapia, Paula Kay, among others.

Related legislation

  • Companion bill: S 3503 (listed as a related Senate companion)

Potential impact and considerations

  • Public health and safety: Could enhance athlete cardiac screening, potentially reducing risk of exercise-related cardiac events.
  • Costs and logistics: School districts may incur costs related to administering annual certificates, scheduling medical evaluations, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance. The bill would define eligible issuers and the certification process, which could influence burden levels.
  • Implementation timeline: No specific effective date provided in the summary; details would be in the enacted text and any accompanying regulations.

Notes: This summary reflects the information provided. For a complete understanding, the full bill text and any fiscal notes or committee amendments should be consulted.

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

Sign in to ask a question.