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MA H 2556

in committee

An Act relative to AEDs for athletic fields

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 2556 pass?

Not yet. MA H 2556 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-16): Accompanied a study order, see H5234

What is MA H 2556 about?

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2556) of Marcus S. Vaughn that cities and towns and schools be required to provide and maintain automated external defibrillators at athletic fields, parks and playgrounds. Public Health.

Who sponsors MA H 2556?

Marcus S. Vaughn is the primary sponsor of MA H 2556, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2556) of Marcus S. Vaughn that cities and towns and schools be required to provide and maintain automated external defibrillators at athletic fields, parks and playgrounds. Public Health.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-16 — Accompanied a study order, see H5234
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Marcus S. Vaughnprimary
  • James B. Eldridgecosponsor

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-16

    Accompanied a study order, see H5234

  2. 2025-03-24

    Hearing scheduled for 04/02/2025 from 09:00 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  3. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  4. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Public Health

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2556

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