SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2302        FILED ON: 1/17/2025

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Patrick M. O'Connor

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act requiring AEDs in clubs and fraternal organizations.

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PETITION OF:

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2302        FILED ON: 1/17/2025

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act requiring AEDs in clubs and fraternal organizations.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. (a) Any group organized under Chapter 180 of the General Laws shall provide and maintain at least 1 fully functional automated external defibrillator, also known as AED, for emergency use.

(b) Any group or organization that is required to provide and maintain an AED pursuant to subsection (a) shall provide mandatory training in accordance with the standards established by the American Heart Association or the American National Red Cross on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of AEDs to: all organizational staff; all members of the organization; any other individuals as determined by the leadership of the organization.

SECTION 2. There shall be a fund, subject to appropriation, established to assist any group required by subsection (a) to provide an AED with procurement, maintenance, and training necessary under Section 1.