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College Athlete Safety: Mandatory Heat Illness Emergency Plans.

This law requires colleges and universities participating in athletic conferences to create and implement specific emergency plans for heat-related illnesses at every sports venue. The goal is to protect student athletes by ensuring immediate access to life-saving equipment and standardized procedures, preventing fatalities like the one that inspired the bill. These protocols significantly enhance safety for young adults participating in university sports.
Key points
Colleges must develop detailed, venue-specific emergency plans for heat illness (including heatstroke) within one year.
Plans must mandate the use of cold water immersion equipment and AEDs, and be rehearsed annually by all athletes, coaches, and medical staff.
These safety protocols must be publicly posted in all athletic facilities and shared with local emergency services.
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Additional Information
Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act
Print number: S 2081
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Process start date: 2023-06-21