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MA S 1606

in committee

An Act requiring AEDs in clubs and fraternal organizations

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

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Did MA S 1606 pass?

Not yet. MA S 1606 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-08-24): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

What is MA S 1606 about?

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1606) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to require AEDs in clubs and fraternal organizations and that mandatory training be provided to all staff and members. Public Health.

Who sponsors MA S 1606?

Patrick M. O'Connor is the primary sponsor of MA S 1606.

Description

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1606) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to require AEDs in clubs and fraternal organizations and that mandatory training be provided to all staff and members. Public Health.

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Latest action
2026-08-24 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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Sponsors

  • Patrick M. O'Connorprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-08-24

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

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  2. 2026-03-19

    Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026

  3. 2025-06-16

    Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1

  4. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  5. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Public Health

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1606

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