An Act relative to AEDs for athletic fields

This bill requires Massachusetts municipalities and schools to place automated external defibrillators at all athletic fields, parks, and playgrounds to improve emergency response for cardiac incidents. It mandates that local parks departments and school systems provide CPR and AED training to relevant staff, coaches, and officials, while also allowing them to contract out for equipment and training services. The legislation further establishes a legal protection for school and municipal staff who act in good faith during emergencies, shielding them from liability unless they act with gross negligence or willful misconduct. Additionally, the bill directs the state education department to offer a list of funding sources for schools that struggle to afford the necessary equipment.