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MA S456

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Tarr

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Adds automatic external defibrillator (AED) training to existing CPR instruction requirements for high school graduation in Massachusetts
  • Instruction must follow the most current national evidence-based Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines
  • Requires psychomotor skills development, defined as hands-on practicing and skills testing to support cognitive learning
  • Licensed teachers do not need CPR certification to teach non-certification courses, but certification courses must be taught by an authorized CPR/AED instructor
  • Amends Section 1L of Chapter 69 of the General Laws

Legislative Description

Requiring instruction in CPR and the use of defibrillators for high school graduation

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2863

12/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

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