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H 4993·MA·house

An Act requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events

Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: House Committee on Ways and Means
Latest Action

Senate: Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Jan 29, 2026

Summary

The bill mandates that any public stadium, sports center, gymnasium or similar facility hosting athletic events must keep at least one automated external defibrillator (AED) on the premises and have a staff member or certified volunteer available while the event is in progress. It also requires signage showing AED locations and gives the department authority to issue detailed regulations. The aim is to improve emergency cardiac response at sporting events.

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