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NY S03503
Bill
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alexis Weik
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AI Summary
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Requires all public school students to obtain a cardiac fitness certificate before participating in interscholastic athletics
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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
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Medical examination must include either an electrocardiogram (EKG) or echocardiogram and must be conducted within 12 months prior to the athletic season
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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
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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