Florida Passed SB 1070

The Second Chance Act

What You Need to Know

The SB 1070 requires student athletes to receive an electrocardiogram (ECG) heart screening before participating in FHSAA sanctioned athletics beginning with the 2026 school year.
- Sudden cardiac arrest is the #1 cause of death in student-athletes and on school campuses.
- 23,000 youth suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrest annually in the U.S.
- 1 in 300 youth has an undiagnosed heart condition that could lead to sudden death.
- Standard sports physicals miss up to 90% of at-risk youth, whereas, ECGs increase detection to 94% sensitivity, with the lowest false-positive rate among medical procedures.
- Italy has seen an 89% drop in sudden cardiac deaths after implementing an ECG screening requirement.
An ECG is a quick, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of the heart. Given the new law (SB 1070), there will be tens of thousands of kids seeking ECGs annually across Florida.
- If you are interested in providing ECGs at your medical office or place of business, please contact Zack Ernst at zack.ernst@whoweplayfor.org (321-213-0866).
- If you are interest in providing ECGs at your school or in your community, please contact Shawn Sima at info@whoweplayfor.org.

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If you are interested in helping to provide ECGs in your office, fill out the form below and someone from the WWPF team will be in touch with you within 2 business days.

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