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SD HB1039
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Eric Emery
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AI Summary
- Students must undergo a pre-participation physical examination within one year before participating in any athletic activity sponsored by or affiliated with a public or private school
- Physical examinations must be performed by a licensed health care practitioner using a Department of Health-approved form that includes questions on the student's personal and family cardiac health history
- The Department of Health must develop and distribute to all school districts an informational document on sudden cardiac arrest and available screening options, which schools must provide to all students at the start of each academic year
- Licensed health care practitioners performing physical examinations on minors must evaluate the minor's personal and family history related to cardiac health
- The Department of Health must create and post online educational materials for medical practitioners covering identification of sudden cardiac arrest symptoms, cardiovascular examination procedures, and major causes of sudden cardiac death
Legislative Description
Provide requirements related to the cardiac health evaluation of minors.
Education
Last Action
Health and Human Services Tabled, Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 1
1/22/2026
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services1/13/2026
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