Bill > H3924

This bill requires cities, towns, and schools in Massachusetts to provide and maintain automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at athletic fields, parks, playgrounds, and school facilities. The bill also mandates training on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED use for relevant staff and officials. Schools that are unable to comply can request a hardship waiver, and the state education and public health departments are tasked with providing guidance and funding resources to help schools acquire the necessary equipment and training. The bill aims to improve emergency medical response and potentially save lives in the event of cardiac emergencies at these public facilities.