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MA H2391

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marjorie Decker

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Public stadiums, sports centers, gymnasiums, and other athletic facilities must have at least 1 automated external defibrillator (AED) on premises during sporting events

  • At least 1 employee or authorized volunteer trained in CPR and AED use (per American Heart Association or Red Cross standards) must be present during any sporting activity

  • If no trained staff or volunteer is available, facility operators must make best efforts to identify trained volunteers among attendees, including through public announcements

  • Placards with maps showing AED locations must be installed at every facility entryway

  • Amends Chapter 93 of Massachusetts General Laws by adding Section 87A and defining "facility" in Section 78

Legislative Description

Requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events

Last Action

New draft substituted, see H4993

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling1/27/2026
Ways and Means12/4/2025
Health Care Financing7/3/2025
Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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