H 2051 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act requiring automatic external defibrillators in Norfolk County public buildings

This bill mandates that public buildings under the direct supervision of the Norfolk County Commissioners must have at least one automatic external defibrillator (AED) on the premises. It also requires that staffed buildings have an employee or authorized volunteer trained to use the device during business hours. The legislation assigns the Norfolk County Commissioners the responsibility to ensure these devices remain functional and available in sufficient numbers. Additionally, the bill provides legal protection for individuals who attempt to provide emergency medical care without compensation, shielding them from liability unless they act with gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Apr 11, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Apr 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Mar 14, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Denise Garlick
Denise Garlick
DDemocratic
MA
13th Norfolk