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MA S 1473

introduced

An Act requiring automatic external defibrillators in Norfolk County public buildings

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

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Did MA S 1473 pass?

Not yet. MA S 1473 has been introduced but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-15): Read second and ordered to a third reading

What is MA S 1473 about?

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1473) of Michael F. Rush that public buildings in Norfolk County under the control of the Norfolk County Commissioners contain automatic external defibrillators and a staff member as an automatic external defibrillator provider. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Who sponsors MA S 1473?

Michael F. Rush is the primary sponsor of MA S 1473.

Description

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1473) of Michael F. Rush that public buildings in Norfolk County under the control of the Norfolk County Commissioners contain automatic external defibrillators and a staff member as an automatic external defibrillator provider. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-04-15 — Read second and ordered to a third reading
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Michael F. Rushprimary

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-04-15

    Read second and ordered to a third reading

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  2. 2026-04-01

    Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session

  3. 2025-06-18

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules

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  4. 2025-05-05

    Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1

  5. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  6. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1473

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