The Healthy Cardiac Monitoring Act aims to improve cardiac monitoring for youth athletes by implementing several new requirements and provisions. Schools and youth sports organizations are mandated to hold informational meetings on sudden cardiac arrest symptoms before each athletic season, and students must submit a signed form confirming their review of health information prior to participation. The bill also requires physical examinations by qualified healthcare professionals, introduces new definitions for relevant medical roles, and establishes penalties for coaches who violate these provisions. Additionally, it provides liability protections for school officials and members of youth sports organizations, ensuring they are not held liable for injuries unless there is willful misconduct.

The legislation further mandates the development of a pamphlet by the departments of health and education, detailing cardiac conditions and screening options, which must be distributed to all Ohio school districts. It also outlines new training requirements for healthcare professionals conducting annual physical examinations for youth, including completion of a childhood cardiac screening module and reporting obligations. The bill amends existing regulations regarding nursing and physician assistant licenses, including provisions for license suspension and renewal, and introduces penalties for non-compliance with the new requirements. Overall, the act seeks to enhance the safety and health of youth athletes through comprehensive monitoring and regulatory measures.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3313.5310, 3707.58, 3707.59, 4723.24, 4723.28, 4723.99, 4730.14, 4730.25, 4730.99, 4731.22, 4731.281, 4731.99