Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2949: Establishes the "Sudden Cardiac Arrest Screening Act"
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 160, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to sudden cardiac arrest screening. Section A. Chapter 160, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 160.484, to read as follows: 160.484. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Sudden Cardiac Arrest Screening Act". 2. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Athletic activity" includes, but is not limited to, the following: (a) Interscholastic athletics at a public or private school offering instruction to students in kindergarten through grade twelve; (b) A.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 160, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to sudden cardiac arrest screening. Section A. Chapter 160, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 160.484, to read as follows: 160.484. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Sudden Cardiac Arrest Screening Act". 2. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Athletic activity" includes, but is not limited to, the following: (a) Interscholastic athletics at a public or private school offering instruction to students in kindergarten through grade twelve; (b) Any athletic contest or competition, other than interscholastic athletics, that is sponsored by or associated with a school entity including, but not limited to, clubsponsored sports activities; (c) Competitive or noncompetitive cheerleading that is sponsored by or associated with a school entity; and (d) Any practice, scrimmage, or interschool practice related to activities listed in paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subdivision; (2) "Department", the state department of elementary and secondary education; (3) "MSHSAA", the Missouri State High School Activities Association; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. HB 2949 (4) "Qualified medical professional", …