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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide hands only CPR training and the use of defibrillators. Education.
AI Summary
This bill requires all public high schools in Massachusetts to provide instruction in hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) as part of the existing physical education or health education curriculum for grades 9 through 12. The instructional program must be modeled after a program established by a nationally recognized association with expertise in CPR and AED instruction, and must include a hands-on learning component. All public high school students will be required to participate in the instructional program as a requirement for graduation, unless they have a written medical exemption or their parent or guardian submits a written objection to their participation. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (12)
Mike Rush (D)*,
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Paul Feeney (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Adam Gómez (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2614 (on 02/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S351 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S351.pdf |
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