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Athlete Safety: Preventing Heatstroke in College Sports

This act aims to protect student-athletes from heat-related illnesses by requiring colleges to develop and implement emergency action plans. This ensures that students participating in sports will receive faster and more effective medical assistance in case of overheating, potentially saving lives and health.
Key points
Colleges must create venue-specific emergency action plans for heat illness.
These plans must include symptom identification, care coordination, and the use of emergency equipment like defibrillators and cold water immersion tubs.
Information about the plans will be publicly available, shared with emergency responders, and rehearsed by all involved personnel, including athletes and coaches.
The goal is to prevent tragedies like Jordan McNair's death through better preparation and quicker response to heat illness symptoms.
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Print number: 118_HR_4256
Sponsor: Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]
Process start date: 2023-06-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4256.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges must create venue-specific emergency action plans for heat illness.
  • These plans must include symptom identification, care coordination, and the use of emergency equipment like defibrillators and cold water immersion tubs.
  • Information about the plans will be publicly available, shared with emergency responders, and rehearsed by all involved personnel, including athletes and coaches.
  • The goal is to prevent tragedies like Jordan McNair's death through better preparation and quicker response to heat illness symptoms.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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