Marcus’s Law
Reps. Gottheimer and Bacon Introduce Marcus’s Law to Require Heart Screenings for High School Athletes
Marcus’s Law is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for review. The bill is actively moving, but no future hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed at this time.
Legislative Progress
Even with support from both parties, federal mandates on local schools often struggle to pass because of concerns about costs and local control.
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Medical practices and cardiac imaging providers could see new demand as schools seek partners to provide low-cost heart screenings. The bill requires schools to enter into partnerships with public or private entities, creating potential business opportunities for cardiology clinics and mobile screening services. However, the $20 price cap limits revenue potential significantly.
“a local educational agency described in paragraph (1) shall enter into a partnership with a public or private entity to offer medical screenings required under this section at a cost of $20 or less per student.”
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Rep Gottheimer Introduces Marcus Law To Require Cardiac Screenings For Student Athletes
U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer announced 'Marcus's Law' at Westwood Regional High School, calling for mandatory cardiac screenings for high school athletes before they take the field. The bill requires EKGs and echocardiograms to detect hidden heart conditions before they become deadly.
Gottheimer announces “Marcus's Law” to require cardiac screenings for student athletes
The proposal, known as 'Marcus's Law,' would mandate screenings such as EKGs and echocardiograms for student athletes before they participate in school sports. Gottheimer made the announcement alongside health professionals and families to address sudden cardiac death in young people.
New Jersey Lawmakers Propose Heart Screenings For Student Athletes
New Jersey lawmakers are introducing new legislation aimed at protecting high school students from sudden cardiac arrest. The proposal, called Marcus's Law, would require all students to undergo heart testing before participating in high school sports for the first time.
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Marcus’s Law
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