Lindsay’s Law

Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Youth Athletes

What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest?

A Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, cutting off blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. Sudden Cardiac Arrest is fatal if not treated immediately, most often by a defibrillator.

Who is Lindsay?

Senate Bill 252 is named for national heart health advocate and former Miss Ohio Lindsay Davis who suffers from a heart condition and has since dedicated her career to raising awareness of this potentially fatal condition.

Lindsay's Law

Lindsay’s Law, Ohio Revised Code 3313.5310, 3707.58 and 3707.59 went into effect in 2017.

In accordance with this law, the Ohio Department of Health, the Ohio Department of Education, the Ohio High School Athletic Association, the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Cardiology and other stakeholders jointly developed guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and educate students and youth athletes participating in or desiring to participate in an athletic activity, their parents, and their coaches about the nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest.

The following resources were developed to implement Lindsay’s Law:

For Coaches in Community Programs:

Required Video

Watch the required video about Sudden Cardiac Arrest for coaches.

Watch Video

Required SCA Informational Handout

Review the required Sudden Cardiac Arrest Informational Handout for coaches.

View Handout

Lindsay's Law Acknowledgement Form

Complete the acknowledgement form after watching the video and reading the handout.

Coaches must submit their acknowledgement through the form above for each sport they coach.

Sign Form

For Parents/Guardians and Youth Athletes:

Required Video

Watch the required video about Sudden Cardiac Arrest for parents and guardians.

Watch Video

Required SCA Informational Handout

Review the required Sudden Cardiac Arrest Informational Handout for parents and guardians.

View Handout

Required Signature Form

During the registration process each season, parents will electronically acknowledge that they have viewed the related videos and forms linked on this page.

Sign Form

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