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AR HB1458

Bill

Status

Passed

3/6/2023

Primary Sponsor

Frances Cavenaugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Vincent Parks Law" requiring physical fitness instructors for law enforcement, firefighters, and Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to complete training and certification on recognizing concussions, dehydration, environmental health threats, and sudden cardiac arrest.

  • Mandates instructors train on sudden cardiac arrest warning signs including fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, racing heartbeat, and extreme fatigue, plus the risks of continuing physical activity while experiencing these symptoms.

  • Requires instructors to immediately remove cadets or officers from physical activity if they faint, lose consciousness, or exhibit cardiac-related symptoms during training.

  • Prohibits removed cadets or officers from returning to physical activity until evaluated and cleared in writing by a state-licensed physician.

  • Provides liability protection to instructors acting in good faith unless their actions are intentional, reckless, or grossly negligent; declares emergency effective upon Governor's approval or signature deadline.

Legislative Description

To Create The Vincent Parks Law; To Require Instructors Complete Training On The Recognition And Management Of Certain Health Conditions; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that HB1458 is now Act 199

3/6/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/27/2023
Public Health, Welfare and Labor2/20/2023

Full Bill Text

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