Bill > H2557

This bill, known as the Massachusetts Trauma Response Preparedness Act, requires public buildings with a capacity of 300 or more people to have trauma kits and trained personnel to use them. A trauma kit is defined as a first aid kit specifically designed to help control serious bleeding, containing items like tourniquets, gauze, gloves, and an instructional booklet. The bill mandates that these kits must be clearly visible, centrally located, and easily accessible, with the number of kits per building determined by a formula developed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Buildings must also have at least one staff member certified as a "Trauma Kit Designee" by the American College of Surgeons or an equivalent organization. The bill allows buildings to share storage space for trauma kits and AED devices and permits the same person to be both an AED provider and Trauma Kit Designee. Additionally, the bill provides legal protection for individuals who render emergency care in good faith, protecting them from liability except in cases of gross negligence. The legislation also allows cities and towns to use Community Preservation Funds to purchase trauma kits and train designees in public buildings and schools.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2557