RI S2652

Requires healthcare professionals performing annual physicals on children 19 and under to include cardiovascular prescreening following nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines, with referral to a cardiologist for positive findings

Mandates that students in grades K-12 complete a physical examination to detect cardiovascular disease and submit a preparticipation evaluation form before joining any school or community-sponsored athletic team, with exams valid for 12 months

Directs the Department of Health to create a standardized statewide preparticipation physical evaluation form and publish annual reports on completed exams and cardiologist referrals

Requires the education commissioner to develop and distribute a pamphlet on sudden cardiac arrest to parents of student athletes beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, with written certification of receipt required

Takes effect January 1, 2027, and supersedes any conflicting provisions in the existing Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act