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NY S03503

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Alexis Weik

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all public school students to obtain a cardiac fitness certificate before participating in interscholastic athletics

  • Certificates must be signed by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner authorized to practice in New York or a jurisdiction with comparable licensing standards

  • Medical examination must include either an electrocardiogram (EKG) or echocardiogram and must be conducted within 12 months prior to the athletic season

  • Certificate must describe the student's cardiac fitness, identify any heart conditions, and indicate whether such conditions could result in severe adverse health outcomes during athletic activity

  • Takes effect on July 1 following enactment

Legislative Description

Requires cardiac fitness certificates including an electrocardiogram or echocardiogram for interscholastic athletes in all public schools.

Last Action

PRINT NUMBER 3503A

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/28/2025

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