H 4972 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events.

This bill requires public stadiums, sports centers, and other venues hosting athletic events to keep at least one automated external defibrillator (AED) on the premises. It mandates that a trained employee or volunteer be present during sporting activities to operate the device, with specific training standards set by organizations like the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Facilities must also install a placard at every entrance showing a map of where the AEDs are located and how to identify trained staff or volunteers. These rules aim to ensure immediate access to life-saving equipment and trained personnel at sports venues.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2024
Committee Review
Aug 2024
House Passage
Aug 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Aug 1, 2024 Last action Aug 5, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Aug 5, 2024
Committee
Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Aug 1, 2024
Lower · Passed
Read third and passed to be engrossed
lower
Aug 1, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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