An Act relative to enhancing emergency infant care response

This bill requires Massachusetts emergency dispatchers to prioritize sending certified infant CPR responders (trained specifically for babies under 12 months) to calls involving infant emergencies like choking or respiratory distress. It mandates that all first responders (EMTs, police, firefighters) obtain infant CPR certification as part of their training and maintain it through annual refresher courses. The law prohibits non-certified individuals from intervening during infant CPR care unless directed by a certified responder, with civil liability for unauthorized actions. These changes aim to improve outcomes for infants in life-threatening emergencies by standardizing response protocols and ensuring trained personnel lead care.