MA H475

Bill

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

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to requiring instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of defibrillators for high school graduation. Education.

AI Summary

This bill requires all public high school students to study and demonstrate a general knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) as a prerequisite for graduation. The instruction must be based on a program established by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or another nationally recognized program that uses the most current evidence-based guidelines and incorporates hands-on practice and skills testing. While a licensed teacher does not need to be a certified CPR/AED instructor to facilitate this non-certification instruction, any courses that result in a certification being earned must be taught by an authorized CPR/AED instructor.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (32)

Nick Collins (D), Sal DiDomenico (D), Paul Donato (D), Shawn Dooley (R), Michelle DuBois (D), Nika Elugardo (D), Kim Ferguson (R), Sean Garballey (D), Denise Garlick (D), Carmine Gentile (D), Thomas Golden (D), Carlos González (D), Pat Haddad (D), Jim Hawkins (D), Chris Hendricks (D), Randy Hunt (R), Patrick Kearney (D), John Lawn (D), Jack Lewis (D), Frank Moran (D), Matt Muratore (R), Norm Orrall (R), Sarah Peake (D), Elizabeth Poirier (R), Denise Provost (D), Dave Rogers (D), Danny Ryan (D), Todd Smola (R), Mike Soter (R), John Velis (D), Tom Walsh (D), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4292 (on 01/15/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H475

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H475
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H475.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1789	Requiring automatic external defibrillators in Norfolk County public buildings	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H1890	Requiring automatic external defibrillator devices in health clubs	Accompanied a study order, see H4449	Similar To
H415	To reduce barriers to education and career opportunities	Accompanied a study order, see H5159	Similar To
H4292	Requiring instruction in CPR and the use of defibrillators for high school graduation	Read third; and passed to be engrossed.	Replaced by
H469	To eliminate the use of the MCAS as the sole purpose for high school graduation	Accompanied a study order, see H5159	Similar To
H528	Relative to encouraging and supporting high school graduation	Accompanied a study order, see H5159	Similar To
H627	Requiring automated external defibrillators in assisted living residences	Accompanied a study order, see H4401	Similar To

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