NJ A5043

Department of Health must develop public education materials within 18 months on high-risk cardiac conditions that may cause sudden cardiac arrest in children and young adults, including cardiomyopathy, long QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome, and other genetic heart rhythm abnormalities

Commissioner of Health must submit reports to the Governor and Legislature within 18 months and every five years thereafter on cardiomyopathy prevalence, epidemiology, emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and research efforts

Department of Health must create and publish a publicly available cardiomyopathy risk assessment tool within 20 months, including worksheets for individuals and healthcare providers to assess risk and disease progression

Department of Health must apply for federal grants to expand research on cardiomyopathy causation, long-term health outcomes across all age groups, and effective treatments

Commissioner of Health may award grants to local educational agencies and charter schools to implement AED and CPR programs, purchase equipment, provide training, and develop cardiac emergency response plans in elementary and secondary schools