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MA H4075

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Manny Cruz

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires 911 dispatchers to prioritize sending certified infant CPR responders to emergencies involving infants (children 12 months or younger) experiencing respiratory distress, choking, or cardiac arrest
  • Mandates dispatching authorities maintain a registry of certified infant CPR responders available at all times for infant-related emergencies
  • Requires all first responders (EMTs, police officers, firefighters) to obtain infant CPR certification with annual refresher courses
  • Imposes civil liability on non-certified individuals who intervene in infant emergencies without direction from a certified responder, while extending Good Samaritan protections to certified responders
  • Takes effect 180 days after passage to allow implementation of training and dispatching protocols

Legislative Description

Relative to enhancing emergency infant care response

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Tuesday, October 21, 2025

9/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health5/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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